Transportation - Driver

Active Day • Columbia, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver operates and maintains mobility buses to provide safe, courteous, and timely transportation to and from adult day centers. Drivers assist members with boarding and exiting, escort them door-to-door in all weather conditions, and provide transportation for field trips, medical appointments, and center errands. They help ensure members are safely secured during transport and accommodate individual needs. Drivers also conduct vehicle inspections, follow maintenance and fueling schedules, keep vehicles clean, maintain vehicle and route records, and secure company property. The role involves communicating professionally with members, families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community, and reporting concerns to the appropriate transportation or center leadership. Team members are expected to contribute to a positive, supportive, dependable environment focused on member safety, health, and happiness. Training is provided for applicants without prior experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver's license and applicable state- and vehicle-specific driver credentials.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, turn, pivot, transfer, and lift up to 50 pounds, and to routinely and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle to assist members.
• Ability to pass required physical exams, including a Department of Transportation (DOT) exam.
• Successful background check, motor vehicle report, drug testing, and any other state-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working as a driver.
• Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.
• Knowledge of the local geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobility buses, transporting members to and from centers, field trips, medical appointments, and center errands.
• Assist members with boarding and exiting, provide door-to-door escort in all weather conditions, and address special needs during transport.
• Confirm members are securely fastened in the vehicle and transport them in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections, follow maintenance and fueling schedules, and ensure wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment are functioning properly.
• Report mechanical or safety concerns and repair or service needs; maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Share recommendations and insights with coworkers to support best practices for accommodating members' needs during boarding, exiting, and transport.
• Maintain route, mileage, fuel, and service records.
• Maintain and secure company property, including the vehicle, phone, and fuel cards.
• Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
• Deliver information to family members as requested.
• Report issues, concerns, or unusual occurrences to the lead driver, transportation coordinator, or center director.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Assist the transportation coordinator and/or center director in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies to enhance the member experience.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.

Benefits

• $500 performance bonus for every 500 completed trips, estimated every 3–10 weeks based on current trip volume.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Fun, team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED