Wheelchair Driver - Androscoggin County, ME
About The Position
Modivcare is seeking a Wheelchair Driver to transport passengers to destinations within a mileage radius from the operations center. The role is located in Androscoggin County, Maine, and the schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that can range from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. The driver transports passengers to and from medical facilities and/or home, operates and maintains a vehicle safely, completes required trip and mechanical documentation, and provides professional customer service. The role also requires compliance with company policies, contract expectations, and applicable driving and vehicle-safety regulations. Modivcare provides a company vehicle, a gas card, and a smartphone stipend. The position includes extended driving, frequent vehicle entry and exit, passenger assistance, wheelchair equipment operation, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 350 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Zero or more years of experience.
- Valid driver's license for the appropriate vehicle type.
- Clean driving record with no history of major traffic violations or accidents.
- In-depth knowledge of local navigation and the ability to choose safe, efficient routes.
- Excellent driving skills and ability to handle varied road and weather conditions.
- Customer-service orientation and excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and schedules.
- Physical fitness and stamina for long hours of driving, if applicable.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle safely and responsibly, following traffic laws and regulations.
- Transport passengers to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely and safe manner.
- Learn designated routes and use maps or GPS systems to navigate efficiently and minimize delays.
- Inspect the vehicle regularly, ensure it is in good working order, and keep it clean.
- Complete the mechanical checklist at the start of each shift and report mechanical problems to management.
- Complete and enter daily trip sheets for each transport.
- Keep required permits, licenses, and documentation current and in order.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism with passengers.
- Handle basic issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Comply with organizational contract expectations and applicable federal, state, and local driving and vehicle-safety standards.
- Attend information systems security training and report information systems security problems.
- Participate in other projects or duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax and post-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
