Senior Care Van Driver — Safe, Courteous Transport

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is seeking a dedicated Van Driver to provide safe transportation for senior clients and other eligible passengers. You will follow routes with GPS, assist riders with boarding, and maintain vehicle cleanliness while ensuring timely trips.

Qualified applicants will have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to operate a wheelchair lift. Background checks and drug screening are required; some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record with 2+ years of passenger transport experience.
• Able to operate a wheelchair lift and secure a wheelchair.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation to senior clients and eligible passengers.
• Follow routes using maps/GPS; communicate detours to dispatcher.
• Assist passengers in boarding/alighting and with mobility aids.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic upkeep; perform pre/post trip checks.
• Complete logs, mileage and trip reports as required.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Reliability

GPS navigation

Wheelchair lift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is seeking a dedicated Van Driver to provide safe transportation for senior clients and other eligible passengers. You will follow routes with GPS, assist riders with boarding, and maintain vehicle cleanliness while ensuring timely trips.

Qualified applicants will have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to operate a wheelchair lift. Background checks and drug screening are required; some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be