San Francisco CEI PACE - Driver

Silverride; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SilverRide in the San Francisco Bay Area is looking for reliable independent contractor drivers to help older adults reach medical appointments, social activities, and daily tasks with door-through-door service.

You’ll work as a driver companion, providing courteous assistance, safe transportation, and reliable communication with riders. Applicants must meet licensing, vehicle, background-screening, and credentialing requirements, and own a clean 4‑door sedan or small SUV.

Qualifications

• Independent contractor status; no employment relationship.
• Must pass background check and drug testing as applicable.
• Valid driver’s license for minimum 3 years and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide door-through-door service and assistance to riders.
• Ensure safe, punctual transportation to appointments and activities.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and comply with credentialing requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Reliable & friendly

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Education

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Job description

San Francisco CEI PACE - Driver

1850 Fairway Drive, San Leandro, CA, 94577, US

Are you passionate about driving and making a difference in your community? Our innovative, award-winning ride-share platform is expanding and we're seeking compassionate independent contractors to partner with us! Help older adults get to medical appointments, social outings, and more with our unique door-through-door transportation service.

About SilverRide

SilverRide is a fully licensed TNC operator that facilitates assisted-ride services to a broad range of individuals and organizations who need support during their trip. We’ve provided over a million rides for older adults, people living with disabilities, and others with mobility challenges since our founding in 2007.

We help clients get things done, socialize and have enriching life experiences. This is accomplished via door-through-door service, helping folks from inside their homes to the vehicle and then from the vehicle to their destination. This can include taking them to the doctor, grocery shopping, a senior center, for a walk or anywhere else they want to go. More info is at SilverRide.com.

What's a Driver Companion?

We're looking for reliable, friendly independent contractor drivers who not only enjoy driving, meeting new people and earning money, but also take pride in providing help to those who need a little extra assistance.

Application Requirements

• Age 21 or older
• A valid U.S. driver's license for a MINIMUM of 3 years with a clean driving record; proof will be required. A driving record check will be completed and reviewed before you're authorized to join the network. No DUI/DWI are allowed; no moving violations within the past year; no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• You must pass Federal Transit Authority and state drug and alcohol tests prior to employment and agree to random testing while you are active in SilverRide’s driver network.
• A willingness to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check
• No felonies or charges involving violence
• Not on the National Sex Offender Registry
• Meet SilverRide’s credentialing requirements related to the knowledge and proficiency on the senior condition, ADA, physical transfers, safety and more. SilverRide’s network of drivers provides service to riders for transit agencies, healthcare providers and senior service organizations that can have heavy compliance and credentialing requirements. SilverRide is an expert in these requirements and can assist you in filling in any gaps you may have so that these driving opportunities are available to you.
• Drivers must agree to take passengers with service animals. Even if a driver has allergies, the law requires that the driver take the rider and service animal.
• 4-door sedan or low SUV that is 2014 or newer with 5 to 8 passenger seats including driver.
• Current, valid vehicle registration.
• Proof of insurance in your name.
• Your vehicle will have to pass an inspection as required by your state.
• Vehicles need to be clean and not have any smell of smoke or drugs (marijuana).

For more information on driving for SilverRide see our FAQs at SilverRide.com.