Transportation Driver

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

Brush (CO)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Telehealth Services

AD&D and Life Insurance

401K with matching

Paid Leave Time

Job summary

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado is seeking a qualified Transportation Driver. The role involves operating passenger vans and 14-passenger buses to transport residents to appointments and activities.

A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license with a clean record are required. The position includes on-call evenings and weekend shifts, full description of responsibilities and safety guidelines are provided, with a focus on maintaining vehicle records and delivering

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Knowledge of motor vehicles and basic maintenance.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Maintain accurate daily vehicle records and maintenance reports.
Must portray a positive and professional image.

Responsibilities

Transport residents to doctor appointments, locally or out of town.
Transport residents for activities, locally or out of town.
Take rotation on-call evenings and weekend shifts.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

Knowledge of motor vehicles

Maintenance basics

Verbal and written communication

Professional image

Flexible hours including weekends

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center - Brush, CO 80723 Position Type: Per Diem Education Level: High School Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Any Job Category: Transportation Seeking a qualified Transportation Driver at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush Colorado. The qualified candidate will have experience operating passenger vans and 14 passenger buses.

Full-time Position Available

Key Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Must have knowledge of motor vehicles and basic maintenance.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
Must maintain accurate daily vehicle records and maintenance reports.
Must portray a positive and professional image.
Must be able to work flexible hours, occasional weekends.
Experience working with/driving for the elderly desirable.

Responsibilities

Transport residents to doctor appointments, either locally or out of town.
Transport for resident activities, either locally or out of town.
Will be required to take rotation on-call evening and weekend shifts.

Driver Standards

Acceptable MVR record. Acceptable defined as:

No major violations in past 3-years. Major violations include:

DUI/DWI
Reckless Driving
Careless Driving
Vehicular Homicide
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
School Zone violations
Financial Responsibility (no insurance)

No more than:

Three moving violations in past 3-years
Two moving violations and 1 at-fault accident in prior 3-years
Two at-fault accidents in prior 3-years

These guidelines are subject to individual account/driver exception(s) per underwriter discretion based on individual account peculiarities/situations.

In addition, a driver selection process is required consisting of the insured:

Obtaining an MVR on all new driver employees and annually on all driver employees thereafter.
Comparing MVR record to insureds driver qualifications standards and allowing drivers to drive based on MVR meeting written standards.

Qualifications

Practices the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
Transport or pick-up paperwork, lab specimens, supplies or other items as requested by other departments at Eben Ezer
Notify manager of need to schedule bus for regular maintenance, tire rotation, lift servicing, minor repairs, faulty equipment, as well as annual inspections.
Maintain cleanliness of bus and adequate fuel supply.
Report any faulty equipment on the bus to Transportation Manager.
Knowledge of motor vehicles and basic maintenance experience is preferred.
Must keep an accurate log of trips by mileage, destination, and reason for the trip.
Inspect bus and all equipment on the bus weekly for safety and proper functioning.
Must complete Travel Vouchers for all residents, staff, equipment, etc. riding in the Eben Ezer bus.
Assure residents rights, privacy, and HIPPA regulations are followed.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and cooperate with many departments and community agencies.
Must portray a positive and professional image of Eben Ezer to the community, and maintain flexibility in working with outside agencies, doctors offices, etc.
Must maintain a good driving record with no major moving violations.
The driver is also responsible for basic maintenance and maintaining the bus in a clean and safe manner.
Ability to follow transportation schedule and transport resident to and from appointments as requested by Transportation Manager, Eben Ezer staff or physician offices. May include assisting to transfer a resident to and from wheelchair to a secured seat.
Must have the ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.

In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.

Material and Equipment used

Required use of a seatbelt by driver as well as correct use of safety restraint belts when securing residents inside Eben Ezer transportation vehicles.
Pushing of wheelchairs.
Driving of van and larger passenger vehicles provided by Eben Ezer.
Telephone, fax machine, and cell phone.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

Working in an office as well as throughout the facility including resident rooms.
Must be able to push/pull up to 250 pounds regularly using a wheelchair.
Must be able to lift 0-50 pounds regularly by self and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance.
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, pushing wheelchairs, and move intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to physically ill residents as well as hostile and emotionally upset residents, and/or families.
Working in adverse weather conditions.
Work scheduled weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

Working Hours

Part time / Full time, Monday-Friday as scheduled appointments require. On-call will be required at least one weekend per month and one evening per week or as needed beyond. Overtime may be required.

Working Location

This is not a remote position and work must be performed in-person.

Compensation

An hourly wage will be paid for normal work hours and any overtime that is required. On-call will be paid at $1.00 per hour. If called into work while on-call, overtime will be paid with a minimum of one hour for each time called in.

BENEFITS OFFERED

Full-time opportunities include

3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)
Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service
Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)

Other Benefits