Community Transportation Driver

Southwest Center of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Job summary

The Southwest Center of Kentucky is looking for Community Transportation Drivers who will provide essential transportation services for individuals in various programs. The role focuses on ensuring safe and respectful transportation to medical appointments and community activities.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement plan and paid training. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications such as being at least 25 years old, having a valid Kentucky driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 25 years.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license required.
• Acceptable driving history record needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting participants to approved locations and activities.
• Assisting individuals with mobility equipment as needed.
• Conducting vehicle safety inspections.

Skills

Experience driving vans, trucks, or transporting passengers

Maintaining vehicle cleanliness

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join a team committed to helping individuals remain connected to their communities through safe and dependable transportation services.

Southwest Center is seeking Community Transportation Drivers to provide non-emergency transportation for individuals participating in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and transportation programs. Drivers play an important role in supporting access to medical appointments, community activities, day programs, and other approved destinations while promoting safety, independence, and respectful customer service.

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Part-Time

Compensation

• Starting pay: $17.50 per hour

Schedule

Routes may include split shifts depending on transportation schedules and participant needs.

Shift types may include:

• Morning routes
• Afternoon/evening routes
• Specific route times may vary.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 25 years old
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Maintain a valid Kentucky driver’s license
• Have an acceptable driving history record
• Have no more than two chargeable moving violations within the previous three years
• Have no DUI/DWI convictions within the previous five years
• Successfully pass criminal background screenings
• Pass pre-employment and random drug testing requirements
• Have prior experience driving vans, trucks, or transporting passengers preferred
• Complete all required agency training, including CPR and First Aid certification

Essential Job Duties

• Safely transporting participants to approved locations, appointments, and activities
• Assisting individuals entering and exiting vehicles safely, including use of mobility equipment when necessary
• Following all agency transportation procedures and defensive driving practices
• Conducting vehicle safety inspections before and after assigned routes
• Maintaining accurate transportation logs and route documentation
• Monitoring vehicle cleanliness and ensuring emergency equipment is properly maintained
• Reporting accidents, incidents, delays, mechanical concerns, or safety issues according to agency policy
• Communicating professionally with participants, families, staff, and supervisors
• Supporting participants respectfully while promoting dignity and independence
• Participating in required meetings, trainings, and transportation-related education sessions
• Assisting with community outings or center-based activities as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of driving and sitting
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, transferring, and assisting passengers
• Exposure to changing outdoor weather conditions throughout the workday
• Safe operation of agency vehicles in varying traffic and environmental conditions

Southwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.