Professional Driver of Wheelchair Passengers
About The Position
Sunshine Rides is a specialized, technology-driven passenger transportation company serving Colorado for over 30 years. At Sunshine Rides, our passengers ride with respect and our Professional Drivers enjoy first class vehicles, technology and teamwork. We foster a supportive and respectful work culture that values the contributions of every team member. As a Professional Driver with Sunshine Rides, you will provide safe, reliable and compassionate transportation to individuals who need assistance traveling for healthcare, work, pleasure and more. You will be responsible for ensuring passengers’ comfort and safety and providing an enjoyable and professional passenger experience. You will play a critical role in providing essential services to our community. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to respect, care and customer satisfaction. Professional Driver- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle position adds the loading, unloading and special care for riders in wheelchairs. The wheelchair vehicles are minivans with an easy-to-use low rear ramp, making loading and unloading easier and safer. Professional Drivers must take additional care to drive smoothly for these passengers.
Requirements
- A love of customer service
- Safe, professional driving skills with good driving record
- 25 years of age
- 3 years driving experience
- Valid Colorado driver license
- Ability to pass a drug test
- No major driving violations last 5 years
- No major criminal offenses
Responsibilities
- Performing rides that are shown on a company tablet
- Ensuring passenger and vehicle safety
- Providing superb customer service, including opening doors, assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle, loading belongings, accompanying passenger to door if needed
- Proudly representing the company to the public
- Inspecting vehicle at the beginning of every shift
- Cleaning the vehicle at the end of every shift
- Immediately reporting any incidents or accidents
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time Off- accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours, can use up to 48 hours per calendar year.
- Paid Vacation Time Off- after 1 year of service, accrued at .01917 hours per hour worked up to 40 hours, can use all hours in a calendar year.
- Earn cash rewards for earning positive passenger ratings
- Earn cash for referring new drivers
- Opportunity for overtime
- Share of company profits 3% of your gross pay after one year
- Company contributes up to 4% matching to your 401k
- Retirement savings plan (401k) after one year
- Company pays for modern cars and equipment
- Company pays for fuel, maintenance and repairs
- Driver Teams
- Driver Scoreboards
- Driver Services
- Driver Tablets
- Driver Safety (training, coaching, in-vehicle video)
- Opportunities for advancement
- LifeCare Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal and financial support, education)
- LifeMart Employee Discount Program (fitness, travel, tickets, apparel, dining, pet care and more)
- Worker Compensation Insurance for injuries while working from day 1
- Healthcare clinic program where made available
- Health Insurance for employee and family, company pays 50% of employee’s individual premium after 90 days
- Dental Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days
- Vision Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
