Shareride Driver

A PLUS TAXI AND SERVICE INC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A PLUS TAXI AND SERVICE INC in New Orleans is seeking a Shared-Ride Driver to provide safe, efficient transportation. You will operate a wheelchair-accessible van or similar vehicle to transport customers from pickup to delivery and offer door-to-door assistance.

Responsibilities include helping passengers and belongings, maintaining positive communication with customers and staff, and performing related transportation tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; access to reliable transportation and an adequately insured vehicle; and, Be at least 21 years of age. Previous professional passenger transport experience is preferred.
• Upon conditional offer of employment, the individual shall submit to a pre-employment substance abuse test in which the results are confirmed negative; Be willing and able to provide transportation services for assigned routes within the GeorgiaCounties.
• Must participate and complete CPR and First-Aid Training, and maintain certification in each; and, As part of on-going employment, complies with all federal and agency alcohol and substance abuse policies and regulations that apply to safety-sensitive positions, including required substance abuse testing and reporting.
• Works non-traditional work hours, as assigned; may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to sit for long periods, lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted, and assist passengers entering/exiting vehicles.
• Maintains a positive, professional image; adheres to safety policies; participates in job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Delivering essential transportation services with safe and efficient operation.
• Operate a mini-van, van, small transit bus or other Shareride vehicle; transport customers door-to-door.
• Provide general assistance to customers, including pushing/securement of wheelchairs and helping with items.
• Maintain positive communication with customers, staff, and the public; perform related transportation tasks as needed.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Delivering essential transportation services within the Shared-Ride Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation services. In summary, the Driver will operate a mini-van, van, small transit bus or other assigned Shareride vehicle to transport customers from point of pick-up to the point of delivery; program vehicle will be wheelchair-accessible. A Driver must provide general and reasonable assistance for all shared-ride customers by providing door-to-door service. This assistance includes, but is not limited to the following: pushing and securing wheelchairs; helping carry personal items; and/or, helping load, unload, and carry groceries. A Driver must also maintain positive communication with customers, other staff and the general public, and assist with other transportation-related tasks, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager or Assistant Program Manager as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession and maintenance of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; access to reliable transportation and an adequately insured vehicle; and, Be at least 21 years of age. Previous professional passenger transport experience is preferred.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Upon conditional offer of employment, the individual shall submit to a pre-employment substance abuse test in which the results are confirmed negative;
Be willing and able to provide transportation services for assigned routes within the GeorgiaCounties.
Must participate and complete CPR and First-Aid Training, and maintain certification in each; and,
As part of on-going employment, complies with all federal and agency alcohol and substance
abuse policies and regulations that apply to safety-sensitive positions, including required
substance abuse testing and reporting.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Works non-traditional work hours, as assigned; this may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.A+ currently provides service 7 days a week,
from approximately 5 hours a day.
Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions
without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand,
climb stairs, have unrestricted use of the upper body, and finger dexterity. Must also have
corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, be able to safely push,
pull, tug or lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and assist passengers, including
passengers with restricted mobility, to enter and exit the vehicles. Upon a conditional offer
of employment, at regular intervals, or when it's considered appropriate during employment,
a medical evaluation/physical may be required (at employer’s expense) to verify the
capabilities described above;
Maintains and promotes a positive, professional image ensuring that attire is safe, clean, and
does not detract from positive customer service or working relationships with the general
public; proper footwear is required to provide safe mobility into and out of vehicles;
Evaluates as having negative-result alcohol and other drug tests, as required by Federal
regulations;
Possesses a home telephone or personal cell phone; and,
Participates in job-related training, as assigned.