Transportation Driver

Ventura Services Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Services Florida is seeking a Driver to safely transport patients between facilities. You will follow traffic laws, route efficiently, and maintain interior cleanliness while meeting time constraints.

Requirements include a CDL, valid license, clean driving record, and ability to assist patients with loading, unloading, and navigation in the local area. weekend and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven driving experience and CDL required.
• Valid license with clean driving record.
• Familiarity with GPS devices and local routes.

Responsibilities

• Pick up patients from designated locations at scheduled times.
• Assist patients with loading/unloading belongings and mobility aids.
• Escort patients to doctors offices, hospitals, or clinics and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Answer questions about local area and ensure rider comfort.

Skills

Driver experience

CDL license

Clean driving record

GPS familiarity

Knowledge of area roads

Lift heavy items

Weekend/Night shifts

Polite and professional

Composure under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Purpose: A Driver's main responsibility is to safely transport patients from one location to another. They must follow traffic laws and correctly route themselves, ensuring that there is enough gas in the tank at all times for their destination. Drivers will take care of maintenance on interior cleanliness before arriving where needed by time constraints set out within an organization requirement

Requirements: CDL Requirements

• Proven experience as a driver
• A valid driver’s license
• A clean driving record
• Minimum visual acuity of 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50)
• Familiarity with GPS devices
• Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods
• Ability to lift heavy items and wheelchairs
• Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts
• A polite and professional disposition
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
• A high school diploma.
• Pick up patients from the place and at the time as requested by facility
• Assist patients with loading and unloading their belongings
• Assist patients into doctors offices, homes, hospitals, clinics and facilities.
• Answer patient questions about the area and local places of interest
• Ensure the seats are clean and comfortable for all riders
• Arrange vehicle wash and detailing services to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com