Driver - Full time (Monday to Friday 6:30am-2:30pm)

American Addiction Centers•Etta, MS

About The Position

The Driver operates a company vehicle to transport clients and facility visitors. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role supports American Addiction Centers’ mission to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Drivers are expected to provide professional, courteous assistance and help new clients feel welcome and comfortable during transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Valid driver’s license.
Insurable driving record.
At least 2 years of previous commercial driving experience.
Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret written information and write clearly and informatively, including editing work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen and seek clarification, respond to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with local traffic regulations and applicable company requirements.
Adjust heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Report delays or accidents.
Load and unload passenger baggage or express items in the vehicle’s baggage compartment.
Assist passengers entering and leaving the vehicle and hold umbrellas in wet weather.
Perform errands, such as store runs for patients and transporting mail to and from the post office.
Make overnight drives and extended trips that may require irregular hours.
Keep the vehicle clean, polished, and in operating condition.
Comply with the company dress code and drug-free workplace policy.
Meet and greet clients professionally and politely during transports.
Help new clients feel welcome and comfortable during trips.
Answer new clients’ questions during transport to help orient them before they arrive at the facility.