Driver - EMS

Ultipro; Lee's Summit, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,083,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, MO, is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide safe, reliable shuttle and vehicle transport for residents. You will operate a bus or sedan under supervision, focusing on passenger safety, comfort, and courtesy.

Responsibilities include assisting riders, conducting pre-trip checks, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and adhering to DOT rules. A valid MO Class E license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a DOT physical are required.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid MO Class E license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Prior commercial driving experience preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secure transportation for ambulatory passengers using a transport van.
• Safely transport passengers between healthcare facilities and other destinations.
• Assist passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle and with transfers.
• Monitor passenger well-being, comfort, and safety during transport.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, customer-focused environment during all transports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Public Safety/Emergency Medical Services

Requisition Number: DRIVE010573

• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

Locations

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Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

Description

Full-Time

Position Summary
We are seeking compassionate and dependable team members to provide safe, secure transportation for ambulatory and cooperative patients. This role focuses on patient safety, comfort, and transportation support without providing medical care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide secure transportation for ambulatory, cooperative patients using a transport van.
• Safely transport patients between healthcare facilities and other designated destinations.
• Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle while ensuring their safety during transfers.
• Monitor patient well-being, comfort, and safety throughout transport.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and customer-focused environment during all transports.

Perform local and long-distance transports while ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for passengers.

• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely assist ambulatory patients during transfers.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.

Class E license

Schedule

• 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
• This position does not provide medical care or treatment. Drivers are responsible for patient transportation, safety monitoring, and assistance with transfers only.

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JOB SUMMARY

Operates a bus or sedan in providing transportation to John Knox Village residents, under the immediate supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor and/or the Dispatcher who acts as communications link for the Director of Public Safety. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule. Keeps passenger safety a top priority at all times.
• Assists passengers with getting into or out of vehicle and assists with baggage.
• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulation and safety precautions for passengers.
• Reports delays, accidents and traffic violations.
• Inspect bus and maintain proper levels of gas, oil and water before departure.
• May load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
• Transports and secures passengers luggage, groceries and wheelchair.
• Spends a majority of the day driving a sedan or a bus.
• Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Must have excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid MO Class E (or higher) driver’s license at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen and maintain a D.O.T. medical card.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Prior commercial driving experience preferred.
• Beginner level Microsoft Office software knowledge (Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook) required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Handles stress well, gets along with others and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• The associate may be required to interact with individuals with challenged mental capacities.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The associate is exposed to varying degrees of temperature extremes, particularly outdoors. Activities occur inside and outside.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy Work – The driver’s physical demands include maximum occasional lift of 23 lbs from floor to 50 in; maximum occasional carry of 23 lbs for 50 ft; maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs for 10 feet; maximum occasional vertical push force of 55 lbs at 24 in; maximum frequent grip of 20 lbs; maximum occasional climb of 12 in; maximum occasional forward reach of 55 in; maximum occasional overhead reach of 66 in; maximum frequent lateral reach of 48 in; occasional bending, rouching, kneeling, frequent neck rotation; continuous hand coordination; occasional fine motor coordination; continuous food coordination; occasional standing and walking; continuous sitting.
• The associate is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, wet or slippery surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally form position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, making discriminations in sound.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Reports to the Public Safety Supervisor. Takes work direction from Lead Transportation and Dispatcher.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-Offer background check and health screening required.

Questions may be directed to [e-mail]

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Must have a valid MO Class e (or higher) driver's license at time of hire

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