Compassionate Van Driver for NEMT Services

Kempershuttle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper Shuttle in Columbus, OH is hiring drivers to provide reliable and safe transportation for customers with courtesy and professionalism.

As a driver you will transport passengers from origin to destination, assist with wheelchairs, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintain on-time performance.

Requirements include minimum 23 years old, a valid US driver’s license for at least 3 years, ability to pass pre-employment screening, must have a smartphone, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Excellent defensive driving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
• Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.
• Able to speak, read and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, dispatchers, passengers, understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide origin to destination transportation for passengers.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism with clients and staff.
• Maintain On-Time Performance according to contract requirements.
• Obey all traffic regulations, staying within the posted speed limits.
• Instruct passengers in remaining seated and secured in a comprehensible manner.
• Assist with passenger packages to and from their entry.
• Complete pre and post inspections of vehicle reporting any maintenance needs.
• Complete paperwork as assigned.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Follow all safety rules, and maintain a Safety First mentality.
• Present a professional appearance, maintaining a clean uniform.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Disability sensitivity

Older adult sensitivity

Road familiarity

English proficiency

Age 23+

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Kemper Shuttle in Columbus, OH is hiring drivers to provide reliable and safe transportation for customers with courtesy and professionalism.

As a driver you will transport passengers from origin to destination, assist with wheelchairs, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintain on-time performance.

Requirements include minimum 23 years old, a valid US driver’s license for at least 3 years, ability to pass pre-employment screening, must have a smartphone, and communicate in English.