Transportation Driver

New Vista KY; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starting at $17.63 per hour

Medical insurance (Vision, Dental)

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

401K with company match

Employee assistance

Wellness clinic

Perks and more

Job summary

New Vista KY in Louisville, KY is seeking compassionate caregiving professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities toward their best life. The role involves safe transport, assist with daily activities, and documenting trips under supervision.

Typical hours are full-time, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, with a starting wage of $17.63 per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition assistance, 401K match, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must be 23 years or older.
• Ability to pass criminal background and Drug screening (no felonies, no pending cases).

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned trips while maintaining safety of passengers (wheelchair and ambulatory).
• Provides vehicle tie-down and lift training to employees as requested.
• Maintains documentation for trips as per facility procedure, to include but not limited to pre and post trip inspections.
• Learn and follow all policies and procedures.
• Preforms preventative maintenance and completes PM documentation for assigned vehicles.
• Keeps assigned company vehicles clean, with no loose items in passenger area.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Safety-conscious

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Valid Driver's license

Job description

If you are compassionate, caregiving professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

Benefits

• Pay Starting at $17.63, increases based on Education and certifications
• Top Tier Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
• Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!

Location

Hazelwood ICF, 1800 Old Bluegrass AVE, Louisville, KY 40215-1168

Required Education And Experience

• High School degree or equivalent
• Valid Drivers license
• Must be 23 years or older
• Ability to pass criminal background and Drug screening (no felonies, no pending cases)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time: Monday - Friday Typical hours are between 8:30A-4:30PM

Under the supervision of the Residential Service Manager the employee will be responsible for:

• Completes assigned trips while maintaining safety of passengers (wheelchair and ambulatory)
• Provides vehicle tie-down and lift training to employees as requested.
• Maintains documentation for trips as per facility procedure, to include but not limited to pre and post trip inspections.
• Learn and follow all policies and procedures.
• Preforms preventative maintenance and completes PM documentation for assigned vehicles.
• Keeps assigned company vehicles clean, with no loose items in passenger area.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This job typically operates in wide variety of facility locations with a constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

AAP/EEO Statement

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company's policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.