Lead Driver

To-the-Rescu; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

To The Rescue is seeking a dependable Lead Driver to provide safe transportation for individuals with disabilities in Parker, CO and surrounding communities. You will mentor fellow drivers, assist with trainings, and serve as the driver team’s point of contact to ensure adherence to safety procedures.

The role combines driving duties with mentoring, focusing on safety, reliability, and effective communication within a small team.

Qualifications

• Active, valid driver’s license.
• Experience driving larger passenger vehicles.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn a tablet-based routing and documentation system.
• Experience mentoring coworkers is a plus.
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a minibus transporting individuals with disabilities to appointments and activities.
• Assist passengers with wheelchairs, walkers, and belongings.
• Provide initial training to fellow drivers on procedures and safety.
• Serve as a point of contact for the driver team and reinforce procedures.
• Communicate schedule changes and safety concerns with the team.
• Complete transportation documentation using a tablet-based routing system.
• Maintain a professional, respectful environment for passengers and coworkers.

Job description

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Lead Driver

Human Services - Indirect Full Time Manual Labor Parker, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2136

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Lead Driver

Location: Parker, CO Company: To The Rescue Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on relevant experience Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Split Shift

Make a difference by helping individuals with disabilities get where they need to go safely and reliably throughout Parker and nearby communities.

About the Role

To The Rescue is seeking a dependable Lead Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for individuals with disabilities while serving as a go-to resource for fellow drivers.

This role combines regular driving responsibilities with peer mentorship and support. In addition to transporting passengers, you'll assist with driver trainings, act as our driving team’s point of contact to help fellow drivers understand established procedures and safety expectations. We're looking for a team player who takes pride in safe driving, communicates well with others, and leads by example.

Schedule: This is a full-time, Monday–Friday split-shift position. The anticipated schedule is approximately 6:30–11:00 AM and 2:00–5:30 PM, with exact hours subject to transportation needs. Weekend work is not anticipated.

What You’ll Do

Safely operate a minibus transporting individuals with disabilities to and from appointments, services, activities, and other destinations.

Assist passengers with wheelchairs, walkers, and personal belongings as needed, ensuring safe loading and unloading.

Help provide initial training to fellow drivers on transportation procedures, vehicle expectations, safety practices, and daily responsibilities.

Serve as a point of contact for the driver team by answering general questions, sharing guidance, and helping reinforce established procedures.

Communicate effectively with fellow drivers and team members to support reliable transportation and address questions or concerns.

Complete transportation documentation using a tablet-based routing system and promptly communicate schedule changes, safety concerns, or other needs to the appropriate team members.

Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive environment for passengers and coworkers.

What We’re Looking For

A dependable, safety-focused individual who takes pride in doing the job well.

Previous professional driving experience is strongly preferred. Drivers must be comfortable operating larger passenger vehicles.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

A helpful, approachable attitude and willingness to support fellow drivers.

The ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and remain attentive to passenger safety.

Comfort interacting with individuals with varying needs and providing respectful, patient assistance.

Comfort using a tablet or willingness to learn a tablet-based routing and documentation system.

Experience training or mentoring coworkers is a plus. Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is also helpful, but not required.

Role Requirements

Active, valid driver’s license.

Must meet company vehicle insurance eligibility requirements to operate company vehicles.

To The Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran.