Driver Lead

Pyramid Healthcare; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare in Radford, VA is hiring a Lead Driver responsible for transporting clients to and from program locations with safety and professionalism. This full-time role supports drivers, coordinates schedules, and ensures compliance with transportation policies and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and relevant healthcare transportation experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License within state of employment.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience providing healthcare transportation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from specified locations safely and within expected timeframes.
• Supervise and support clients while transporting.
• Maintain all necessary documentation associated with transportation services provided.
• Operate assigned vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable traffic laws, company policies, and transportation procedures.
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for Drivers regarding routes, transportation procedures, schedules, client transportation needs, and operational questions.
• Assist with the orientation and training of newly hired Drivers, including modeling safe driving practices and organizational expectations.
• Coordinate daily transportation assignments, routes, driver availability, and coverage needs.
• Communicate transportation delays, staffing or coverage concerns, client concerns, vehicle issues, safety concerns, and other relevant information to transportation leadership.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CPR AED First Aid

Safety Consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience providing healthcare transportation

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

At Pyramid Healthcare in Radford we specialize in Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Pyramid Healthcare Inc. has been in operations since 1999 and currently operate over 80 programs in 8 different states, offering a full continuum of high-quality behavioral health care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and other behavioral health issues.

The Lead Driver provides safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for clients participating in Pyramid Healthcare programs while serving as a day-to-day resource and operational lead for assigned Drivers. This position performs the responsibilities of a Driver while assisting with transportation coordination, driver orientation and training, route and coverage needs, communication of operational concerns, and adherence to organizational transportation and safety standards. The Lead Driver supports the Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Director in maintaining efficient transportation operations while promoting client safety, professionalism, teamwork, and quality service.

• Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour
• Schedule: Full Time
• Address: 6226 University Park Drive, Radford, VA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from specified locations safely and within expected timeframes.
• Supervise and support clients while transporting.
• Maintain all necessary documentation associated with transportation services provided.
• Operate assigned vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable traffic laws, company policies, and transportation procedures.
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for Drivers regarding routes, transportation procedures, schedules, client transportation needs, and operational questions.
• Assist with the orientation and training of newly hired Drivers, including modeling safe driving practices and organizational expectations.
• Assist leadership with coordinating daily transportation assignments, routes, driver availability, and coverage needs.
• Support changes to transportation schedules and assignments based on client, facility, or operational needs.
• Communicate transportation delays, staffing or coverage concerns, client concerns, vehicle issues, safety concerns, and other relevant information to transportation leadership.
• Assist Drivers with responding to transportation-related issues and elevate concerns to the Transportation Supervisor or Transportation Director as appropriate.
• Promote adherence to vehicle safety, cleanliness, inspection, documentation, and transportation procedures.
• Assist with monitoring transportation documentation for completion and communicate identified concerns to leadership.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and assist Drivers in following established emergency procedures.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, Drivers, facility staff, and other organizational stakeholders.
• Promote teamwork, consistency, professionalism, and safe transportation practices within the Transportation Department.
• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure, & Experience

• REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License within state of employment
• REQUIRED: Current CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience providing healthcare transportation

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition ProgramsReferral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.