Compassionate Senior Transport Driver (Part-Time)

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County is seeking a part-time Transportation Driver to safely transport clients from their homes to appointments and activities, following safety directives, routing guidance and helpfulness standards. The driver supports seniors with courtesy and reliability in daily service.

You will operate a 15-passenger or smaller vehicle, perform pre-trip checks, log trips, assist clients in and out, and report maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or completion of the G.E.D.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Proficient with cellular devices, navigation applications and tablets.
• Typically requires up to eight hours per day of combination driving, sitting, standing, or moving about, with frequent interruptions.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires CPR/First Aide certification, class provided by MOWMC.

Responsibilities

• Drives a 15-passenger or less bus, a 6-passenger van, or other automobile to provide transportation for senior citizens to the assigned destinations.
• Assists clients into and out of the vehicle to assure their comfort and safety.
• Communicates with dispatcher by telephone regarding times, routes and pick-up or drop-off of riders.
• Fills in necessary forms, such as the Transportation Log, Trip Sheets, Vehicle Checklist, Journal Sheet, and Incident or Accident Report, to maintain accurate records of all activities.
• Performs daily inspection of the vehicle for lights, turn signals, fuel, fluid levels, tires and other maintenance items.
• Uses a wheelchair lift, safety belt, battery cables and fire extinguisher when needed.
• Attends training and staff development meetings to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Completes required training courses and attend staff meetings to stay informed about policies, regulations, and current activities of the organization.

Skills

Cellular devices

Navigation apps

Tablets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County is seeking a part-time Transportation Driver to safely transport clients from their homes to appointments and activities, following safety directives, routing guidance and helpfulness standards. The driver supports seniors with courtesy and reliability in daily service.

You will operate a 15-passenger or smaller vehicle, perform pre-trip checks, log trips, assist clients in and out, and report maintenance needs.