Compassionate Casual Bus Driver & Wheelchair Lift

Choice in Aging; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Diablo Center in Pleasant Hill is seeking a thoughtful Casual Bus Driver for a 14-passenger bus with wheelchair lift. Duties include transporting clients to the center, shopping shuttle in Concord/Martinez/Pleasant Hill, and ensuring safety and accessibility during trips.

Hours are 7:30am–10:15am, 2:00pm–4:00pm on weekdays with additional shopping trips 10:15am–1:15pm. Salary ranges $22.00–$24.00 per hour on a casual, as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and pass annual physical examination.
• Experience working with seniors and using a wheelchair lift.
• California DMV license with passenger endorsement and VDDP certification or working towards it.
• Must pass DOJ fingerprint clearance, medical examination, TB clearance, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist passengers entering and exiting the bus and provide door-through-door help as needed.
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure passengers before movement; store wheelchair equipment, walkers, canes, etc.
• Foster rapport with passengers, center staff, and care providers.
• Operate midday shopping shuttle for frail, low-income residents in Concord area.
• Assist passengers with packages or groceries and inspect vehicle daily.
• Review transportation schedule with Program Director and plan routes using maps or navigation devices.

Skills

Class B CDL

Experience with seniors

Wheelchair lift operation

Good communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mt. Diablo Center in Pleasant Hill is seeking a thoughtful Casual Bus Driver for a 14-passenger bus with wheelchair lift. Duties include transporting clients to the center, shopping shuttle in Concord/Martinez/Pleasant Hill, and ensuring safety and accessibility during trips.

Hours are 7:30am–10:15am, 2:00pm–4:00pm on weekdays with additional shopping trips 10:15am–1:15pm. Salary ranges $22.00–$24.00 per hour on a casual, as-needed basis.