Driver - Philadelphia, PA

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is hiring a Driver in Philadelphia, PA to transport residents and staff to various locations, including medical appointments and community sites. The role requires daily vehicle inspections and maintaining trip logs, with close coordination to ensure safe, timely transportation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and related experience preferred. Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Related driving/ transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents and staff to medical appointments, schools, and other locations.
• Inspect vehicles daily for cleanliness and maintenance; report issues.
• Maintain trip logs and assist with clerical tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with Transportation Manager/Shift supervisor for trip dispatch.
• Ensure safety of residents during loading, transport, and unloading.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aDriverto join our team in our Philadelphia, PAlocation.

Position Details

To transport residents & staff to various community locations, i.e. medical appointments, hospitals, school, shopping areas, job sites, day programing etc.

To inspect vehicles daily for cleanliness, routine maintenance needs, body damage & general appearance. Evaluate vehicles on their performance & prepare reports on any malfunctions. To ensure proper vehicle maintenance. Maintain trip logs on a daily basis. Assist with clerical & organizational duties as assigned. Maintain consistent contact with Transportation Manager / Shift supervisor, medical dept. as needed for trip dispatch. Ensure safe transportation, i.e. secure wheelchairs & residents in vehicles & supervises during transport, loading & unloading vehicles. Ensure the safety of the residents is maintained @ all times.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Payrate: $18.13/hr

The ideal candidatemust meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A verified High School Diploma or GED Required
• A Valid Driver's License is required
• Related Experience is Preferred