Full Time Driver - Columbus, OH

Pals A Chrysalis Health Company•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver for Non-Medical Transportation supports PALS programming by transporting clients from Adult Living Facilities, residential homes, or other agreed-upon locations to programming and back each day. The driver is responsible for client safety and supervision during transportation, vehicle cleanliness and maintenance, checking that the vehicle and its safety equipment are in good working order, and completing required transportation and program documentation. The role also includes attending weekly technician meetings for additional training and interacting appropriately and professionally with clients and the community. The schedule is a Monday–Friday split shift: drive a morning route, take a 4–5-hour break, then return for an afternoon route. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio. Paid time off for holidays and discounted health benefits are available.

Requirements

Successfully pass a DOT physical.
Have a high school degree or equivalent.
Have knowledge of the principles and practices of the discipline.
Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written skills.
Be able to work with diverse groups and individuals.
Have appropriate experience and documentation capabilities.
Maintain current and annual training requirements.
Successfully complete required criminal background screens.
Have a valid Ohio driver license, fewer than 6 points, and provide a BMV driver abstract.
Pass a physical and drug screen.
Be able to safely drive a company vehicle.
Have a driving history that meets insurance carrier requirements.
Have at least six months of commercial vehicle driving experience.

Responsibilities

Safely pick up clients from Adult Living Facilities, residential homes, or other agreed-upon locations using a company vehicle.
Safely transport clients back to their agreed-upon locations after the daily program.
Ensure client safety during transportation, including when clients are getting on and off the vehicle.
Supervise and support clients during transportation.
Routinely check vehicle functions and maintain the vehicle according to its maintenance schedule.
Ensure vehicle safety equipment is in good working order.
Complete transportation and program documentation, including vehicle safety checks and billing sheets.
Attend weekly technician meetings for additional training.
Interact appropriately and professionally with clients and the community.