Driver

Tower EV; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

401(k)

Job summary

Tower EV in Skokie, Illinois seeks part-time and full-time drivers to provide transportation services to wheelchair users. Candidates must be at least 23 years old and have a valid driver's license.

The position offers starting pay of $18/hour plus tips, and the company covers vehicle, gas, maintenance, and insurance costs. Drivers must assist passengers with wheelchairs and follow all traffic regulations.

Flexible shifts are available including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid US Driver's License with at least 2 years of driving history.
• Ability to assist passengers with wheelchairs and follow traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to wheelchair users safely.
• Use mobile devices for routing information.
• Assist with wheelchair ramps and securement systems.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Driving experience

Ability to assist wheelchair users

Job description

Tower WAV is ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYERS in the Skokie Area

The Tower Group has been operating dedicated wheelchair accessible vehicles since May 2019. We work to provide the best possible service to the passengers of the WAV program. Safety and training play a huge role in the provision of safe, efficient and on-time quality service. (r)

• Earn money from day one. We provide the vehicle, gas, maintenance, insurance, and mobile phone, with NO cost to you
• Starting at $18/hour + 100% of tips
• Full-Time (Mon-Fri) Evening Shifts Available. All Shifts must include weekend shifts.
• Part-Time (Fri-Sun) Evening Shifts Available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to wheelchair users
• Safely drive and operate vehicle
• Follow traffic laws and regulations
• Be extremely customer service oriented
• Use mobile device for routing information to pick passenger up and drive to destination
• This role requires regular assistance of wheelchair passengers, including operating wheelchair ramps and securement systems, and assisting with manually operated wheelchairs. Some passengers, inclusive of their wheelchairs, may weigh up to or exceed 400 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $18/hour plus tips plus incentives
• Paid Overtime
• Eligible to participate in a Health Insurance Program
• Paid time off
• Paid Training
• Earn $200 referral bonuses when people you recommend are hired by Tower Mobility.
• Weekly Pay
• Keep 100% of tips
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Paid overtime
• Paid time off

Basic Requirements

• Be at least 23 years old (for insurance purposes)
• Authorized to work in the U.S
• Must have a valid US Driver's License with at least 2 year US Driving History
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Uber or Lyft ride-share and paratransit driving experience is a PLUS

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time

Pay: From $18 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Morning Shifts
• Evening Shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Shifts