Compassionate Driver Companion for Senior Transport

Silver Ride; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SilverRide in Bakersfield is seeking reliable, friendly independent contractor drivers to provide door-through-door transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in the community.

You will help riders from home to the vehicle and to their destination, adhering to safety and credentialing requirements. This role emphasizes compassionate service, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with clean record; driving checks required.
• Pass Federal Transit Authority and state tests; random testing while active.
• Willing to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.
• No felonies or violent charges; not on National Sex Offender Registry.
• Meet credentialing requirements related to senior conditions, ADA, safety, transfers.
• Must take passengers with service animals as required by law.
• 4-door sedan or low SUV 2014 or newer with 5–8 seats including driver.
• Current vehicle registration and proof of insurance in your name.
• Vehicle inspection as required by state; vehicle clean with no smoke/drug odor.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Reliable

Background check compliance

Knowledge of ADA and senior care

Job description

SilverRide in Bakersfield is seeking reliable, friendly independent contractor drivers to provide door-through-door transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in the community.

You will help riders from home to the vehicle and to their destination, adhering to safety and credentialing requirements. This role emphasizes compassionate service, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.