Driver - PT (Days; 20 hrs per week; position is not benefit eligible)

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas County Hospital in Perry, IA is seeking a part-time Driver - PT (Days) to safely transport patients to appointments and assist them entering and exiting the vehicle. You will operate the wheelchair lift and maintain transportation logs.

Requirements include a High School diploma, valid Iowa driver's license, insurability, annual MVR check, BLS certification, and a Class D Chauffeur license. Familiarity with Windows is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Valid Iowa driver's license and be insurable.
• Yearly MVR check. Provide proof of insurance.
• BLS certified.
• Position requires a Class D Chauffeur license.
• A working knowledge of the Windows environment is desirable
• Supports the Dallas County Hospital vision and mission.
• Maintains confidentiality of all work information.
• Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Understands and adheres to the Dallas County Hospital compliance policy.
• This role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation schedule and communication.
• Train other colleagues on van competencies.
• Greets all customers with excellent customer service.
• Maintain required documentation.
• Assist patients entering/exiting the vehicle and ensure a safe, positive experience; assist customers into building if needed.
• Complete routine checks on vehicle and maintain transportation logs.
• Maintain supplies needed for transportation purposes.
• Operate the wheelchair lift safely.
• Safely operate a passenger van and transport patients to scheduled healthcare appointments.
• May include other responsibilities and duties as assigned based on Dallas County Hospital needs.

Skills

Transportation scheduling

Customer service

Training others

Documentation

Wheelchair lift operation

Vehicle checks

Safety driving

Supplies management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Driver - PT (Days; 20 hrs per week; position is not benefit eligible)

November 5, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage transportation schedule and communication.
• Train other colleagues on van competencies.
• Meets and greets all customers utilizing excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain required documentation.
• Assist patients entering/exiting the vehicle and ensure safe, positive experience. Assists customers into building, if needed.
• Complete routine checks on vehicle and maintain transportation logs.
• Maintain supplies needed for transportation purposes.
• Responsible for operating the wheelchair lift. Will not be responsible to do manual lifting or transferring of patients.
• Safely operate a passenger van and transport patients to scheduled healthcare appointments.
• In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education/Experience:

High School education or equivalent, required. Previous customer service experience, preferred.

Other qualifications/certificate/license:

Valid Iowa driver's license and be insurable. Yearly MVR check. Provide proof of insurance. BLS certified. Position requires a Class D Chauffeur license.

A working knowledge of the Windows environment is desirable

Supports the Dallas County Hospital vision and mission. Maintains confidentiality of all work information. Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment. Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations. Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Understands and adheres to the Dallas County Hospital compliance policy. This role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within budget, established procedures and protocol and confers with Director on any customer service, operational and scheduling related issues.