Entry Level Non-Medical Transportation Driver

Helping Heart; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,512 - 14,972; Full time

Job summary

Helping Heart Transportation Driver position provides safe, reliable transport for clients to work, adult day programs, school and residences, following all safety and professional standards. The role requires a valid Florida driver’s license, clean driving history, and the ability to pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

CPR/First Aid certification is required, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must comply with Helping Heart LLC Employee Manual.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients and clients utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
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Skills

Valid Florida Driver’s license

Pre-employment drug & alcohol screen

Background check (Level 2)

CPR and First Aid

Flexible scheduling

Weekend/holiday availability

English instructions understood

GPS device operation

Cell phone use for communication

Tools

GPS devices

Cell phones

Job description

Job Title: Transportation Driver
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Manager
Classification: Full Time, Part Time
Compensation: $9.25 per hour to start.
Effective Date: After passing all pre‑employment qualifications
Probation Period: 90 Day Orientation

Summary

Provide the transportation of clients to and from work, Adult Day Training programs, school and their private residences in a safe, secure and professional manner.

Requirements

Must comprehend, and comply with, the Helping Heart LLC Employee Manual.

• Exceed minimum age requirement of 21 years old
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and provide a current 10‑year DMV printout.
• No more than 1 moving violation or 1 “at fault” accident within the past 3 years.
• Pass a mandatory pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must pass a mandatory Level 2 Background Screening
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Flexible in scheduling
• Able to work some weekends/holidays

Duties And Rresponsibilities

Transporting patients and clients utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.

• Effectively communicates with office regarding schedule progress and to receive instructions.
• Maintain a professional image and attitude in regards to clients, visitors and co‑workers.
• Complete daily vehicle pre‑trip and post trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Assist clients and patients as needed to safely complete the transfer.
• Must understand instructions in English (both written and spoken).
• Must be able to accurately complete activity logs vehicle reports.
• Must be able to understand and operate GPS devices, and cell phones.
• Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure clients for transport, lift up to 50 lbs, and transport wheelchair patients on paved and unpaved surfaces