Senior Transportation Driver — Independent Contractor

Silver Ride; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SilverRide in Philadelphia is seeking reliable independent contractor drivers to transport older adults to medical appointments, social events, and other activities using door-through-door service. Your role centers on dependable, compassionate transportation and helping riders maintain independence.

You will operate within a licensed ride-share framework, completing required background checks and credentialing.

Qualifications

• 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; nomore 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).

Responsibilities

• Door-through-door transportation for older adults to medical appointments, social outings and more.
• Provide safe, reliable rides and assist riders as needed during trips.

Job description

SilverRide in Philadelphia is seeking reliable independent contractor drivers to transport older adults to medical appointments, social events, and other activities using door-through-door service. Your role centers on dependable, compassionate transportation and helping riders maintain independence.

You will operate within a licensed ride-share framework, completing required background checks and credentialing.