Transportation Specialist - Full or Part Time - Afternoons, Evenings & Weekends

Freedom Transit•Mission, KS

16h

About The Position

Freedom Transit, LLC is hiring passenger-focused drivers to provide non-emergency transportation for clients traveling to and from hospitals, doctor appointments, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis, physical therapy, and other appointments. Services include ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transportation for local hospitals and facilities. Some out-of-town transportation may be required, but overnight stays are not required. The position is available full time or part time, with part-time schedules typically consisting of 24–30 hours per week. Candidates must be willing to work afternoons or early evenings and weekends; the posting also notes availability for most days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and says all shifts are available. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation experience is preferred but not required, and on-the-job training is provided. Knowledge of the Kansas City metro area is required.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license.
At least 5 years of verifiable driving experience.
Able to pass a 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and a background check.
CPR/AED certification.
Own a smartphone.
No physical impairment that prevents safe driving or performing essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Able to read, write, and converse in English.
Able to use GPS/technology systems and read and understand road maps.
Able to lift and/or pull up to 50 pounds and assist passengers, including pushing a loaded wheelchair or stretcher up and down a ramp or lift, into or out of a vehicle, or up a few steps into a home.
Able to climb in and out of the vehicle.
Able to bend and reach to secure wheelchairs or stretchers inside the vehicle.
Able to sit for long periods, depending on the duration of transportation.
Willing to work afternoons or early evenings and weekends, with availability most days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. requested.
Knowledge of the Kansas City metro area is required.

Nice To Haves

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation experience.
Bilingual ability in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles in a safe manner.
Provide reliable, courteous, and respectful client service.
Arrive at pickups at the required time and location to help ensure clients arrive on time for appointments.
Follow the daily schedule provided.
Complete trip documentation using technology or paper as directed by management.
Report vehicle defects, mechanical problems, or missing items.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.
Assist passengers into and out of vehicles, including helping with wheelchairs or stretchers.
Perform other duties as assigned.