Professional Driver of Wheelchair Passengers

Sunshine Rides; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Bonuses for safety and service

Overtime opportunity

Profit sharing

Health insurance for employee and one+

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sunshine Rides is a Colorado-based passenger transportation company serving the community for over 30 years. We are seeking a Professional Driver – Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle to provide safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation to riders who need assistance, including healthcare, work, and fun outings.

As a Professional Driver, you will load/unload wheelchair passengers with a low rear ramp, drive smoothly, maintain the vehicle, and deliver an exceptional passenger experience.

Qualifications

• Love of customer service.
• Safe, professional driving with a good driving record.
• Must be 25 years old and have 3 years driving experience.
• Valid Colorado driver license.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• No major driving violations in last 5 years.
• No major criminal offenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform rides assigned via company tablet.
• Ensure passenger and vehicle safety at all times.
• Provide superb customer service: open doors, assist passengers, help with belongings, escort to door if needed.
• Represent Sunshine Rides professionally to the public.
• Inspect vehicle at start of each shift and clean at end of shift.
• Immediately report any incidents or accidents.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

3 years driving experience

Valid Colorado driver's license

Drug test clearance

Clean driving record

Criminal background free

Job description

Profession Driver or 2-Driver Team of Wheelchair Passengers 3.5 Days On/Off
Montezuma County | Full Time

About Sunshine Rides

Sunshine Rides is a specialized, technology-driven passenger transportation company serving Colorado for over 30 years. At Sunshine Rides, our passengers ride with respect and our Professional Drivers enjoy first class vehicles, technology and teamwork. We foster a supportive and respectful work culture that values the contributions of every team member.

Being a Sunshine Rides Professional Driver

As a Professional Driver with Sunshine Rides, you will provide safe, reliable and compassionate transportation to individuals who need assistance traveling for healthcare, work, pleasure and more. You will be responsible for ensuring passengers' comfort and safety and providing an enjoyable and professional passenger experience. You will play a critical role in providing essential services to our community. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to respect, care and customer satisfaction.

Professional Driver- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Professional Driver- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle position adds the loading, unloading and special care for riders in wheelchairs. The wheelchair vehicles are minivans with an easy-to-use low rear ramp, making loading and unloading easier and safer. Professional Drivers must take additional care to drive smoothly for these passengers.

Responsibilities

• Performing rides that are shown on a company tablet
• Ensuring passenger and vehicle safety
• Providing superb customer service, including opening doors, assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle, loading belongings, accompanying passenger to door if needed
• Proudly representing the company to the public
• Inspecting vehicle at the beginning of every shift
• Cleaning the vehicle at the end of every shift
• Immediately reporting any incidents or accidents

Qualifications

• A love of customer service
• Safe, professional driving skills with good driving record
• 25 years of age
• 3 years driving experience
• Valid Colorado driver license
• Ability to pass a drug test
• No major driving violations last 5 years
• No major criminal offenses

Work Schedule

Each team member works (3) 12-hour days and (1) 6-hour day
Team members may switch shifts

Compensation

$31,200 to $45,760
Pay includes base and bonuses for safety, service and professionalism

Paid Sick and Vacation Time Off

• Paid Sick Time Off- accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours, can use up to 48 hours per calendar year.
• Paid Vacation Time Off- after 1 year of service, accrued at .01917 hours per hour worked up to 40 hours , can use all hours in a calendar year .

Extra Compensation

• Earn cash rewards for earning positive passenger ratings
• Earn cash for referring new drivers
• Opportunity for overtime
• Share of company profits 3% of your gross pay after one year
• Company contributes up to 4% matching to your 401k

Retirement Savings

Retirement savings plan (401k) after one year

For Uber & Lyft Drivers

• Company pays for modern cars and equipment
• Company pays for fuel, maintenance and repairs

Quality of Work Life

• Driver Teams
• Driver Scoreboards
• Driver Services
• Driver Tablets
• Driver Safety (training, coaching, in-vehicle video)
• Opportunities for advancement

Quality of Life

• LifeCare Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal and financial support, education)
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program (fitness, travel, tickets, apparel, dining, pet care and more)

Health Benefits for Full Time Employees

• Worker Compensation Insurance for injuries while working from day 1
• Healthcare clinic program where made available
• Health Insurance for employee and family, company pays 50% of employee's individual premium after 90 days
• Dental Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days
• Vision Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days

(3) 12 Hour Shifts (1 ) 6 Hour Shift