Transportation Specialist - Full or Part Time

Freedom Transit•Mission, KS

21d

About The Position

Freedom Transit, LLC is looking for safe, friendly, positive, dependable, passenger focused drivers who have compassion and patience to transport our clients to/from hospitals, doctor appointments, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis, physical therapy, and any other appointment s they may have. We provide ambulatory, wheelchair and stretcher transportation for many local hospitals and facilities. This position is a part time position consisting typically of 24-30 hours per week or full time hours as well. Candidates for this position must be willing to work afternoons/early evenings and weekends. Some out of town transportation may be required with the position however no overnight stays. Driving knowledge of the Kansas City metro area is a plus but required. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation experience is preferred but not necessary. We will train you! We are looking for candidates that are available most days from 11am -7pm and some weekends. We also have stretcher transportation positions available as well. What you get: Working with a group of people dedicated to brightening the days of our passengers Working for a company destined to be different/better than any other transportation company Meeting interesting people Home every day Holiday pay On the job training Meeting interesting people Pro Partners Membership paid 401k options AFLAC Supplemental Insurance available

Requirements

Valid State Driver's License
At least 5 years verifiable driving experience
Able to pass a 3 year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check
CPR/AED Certification
Own a smart phone
Not have a physical impairment preventing the candidate from driving safely, or from performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to read, write, and converse in English (Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus)
Able to use a GPS/Technology System, read and understand road maps
Able to lift and/or pull up to 50 pounds and the capability to assist passengers into and out of the vehicle ; including pushing a loaded wheelchair/stretcher up and down a ramp /lift into, or out of, the vehicle or up a few steps into a home
Able to climb in and out of the vehicle
Able to bend and reach to properly secure wheelchairs or stretchers inside the vehicle
Able to sit for long periods of time depending on duration of transportation

Nice To Haves

Driving knowledge of the Kansas City metro area is a plus but required
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation experience is preferred but not necessary
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles in a safe manner
Provide reliable, courteous and respectful client service
Report to pickups at the required pickup time and location to ensure clients' timely arrival for appointments
Follow the daily schedule provided
Complete proper documentation of trip details using technology or paper as directed by management
Report any defects, mechanical problems, or missing items
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information
Other duties as assigned