Lead Transportation Driver & Route Coordinator

PACE Southeast Michigan; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Lead Transportation Driver to support daily operations at the Day Health Center. The role involves driving as needed, assisting the Transportation Coordinator with scheduling, and acting as a back-up Coordinator during absences.

Ideal candidates will have a Michigan CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage several routes and participants with mobility needs.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Able to manage multiple data sets.
• Three years’ work experience in related field and/or supervision/management of five or more staff.
• Must be capable of and experienced in transporting individuals with special mobility needs or ability to learn.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or more.
• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Responsibilities

• Drive as required by volume to and from the Day Health Center.
• Assist the Transportation Coordinator with scheduling and routing.
• Serve as back up Transportation Coordinator in absence of the Coordinator.
• Communicate participant tolerance and concerns regarding CSI vehicles.
• Report customer feedback using IPF forms and follow up on complaints.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and safety logs; ensure vehicles are in safe working order.
• Lead daily A.M. meetings to assign appointments and routes.
• Review pre-trip documentation and adjust routes in real time as needed.
• Distribute medications to drivers and manage real-time situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Word and Excel

Organized attention to detail

Multitask management

Leadership/supervision

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Lead Transportation Driver to support daily operations at the Day Health Center. The role involves driving as needed, assisting the Transportation Coordinator with scheduling, and acting as a back-up Coordinator during absences.

Ideal candidates will have a Michigan CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage several routes and participants with mobility needs.