Transportation Driver

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide door-to-door services for elderly passengers, ensuring safe and timely travel to medical appointments and other essential destinations. The role requires driving a small bus, car, or van with attention to safety and disability transportation standards.

Candidates should have a valid PA driver’s license, a clean driving record, and at least 2 years of passenger transport experience.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Clean driving record; at least 3 years of active license.
• Experience in passenger transport preferred; ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred; ability to use GPS and electronic tools.

Responsibilities

• Transport elderly passengers to medical appointments, clinics, and other designated destinations.
• Ensure trips are safe, timely, and compliant with disability transportation regulations.
• Assist passengers with mobility limitations in boarding, seating, and exiting the vehicle.
• Operate small bus, car and van; perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety and readiness.
• Maintain accurate trip records and sign sheets; communicate schedule changes with supervisors.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Patient demeanor

GPS navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Electronic tools

Job description

• Location 1436 Lansdowne Avenue,Darby, PA, 19023,United States
• Job Category Transport
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 95%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Job Title: Transportation Driver
Location: 1436 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby PA19023
Employee: Full Time
Job Category: Driver
Minimum Experience: 2 years

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation Services
• Pick up and deliver elderly passengers to medical appointments, clinics, and other designated destinations.
• Ensure all trips are safe, timely, and compliant with disability transportation regulations.
• Assist passengers with mobility limitations in boarding, seating, and exiting the vehicle
• Vehicle Operations & Safety
• Operate specially equipped small bus, car and van.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, safety protocols, and disability transportation standards.
• Help passengers with luggage, mobility devices, and any special needs.
• Provide courteous, patient, and respectful service, especially for elderly clients.
• Respond to emergencies or medical situations, including administering first aid or calling for help if needed.
• Administrative Duties
• Communicate with Director of Nursing, Unit Coordinator regarding schedule changes, delays, or incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, retaining gas receipts, vehicle condition, and any incidents.
• Complete signing sheet for vehicle and bus keys and other required paperwork.
• Typically, 8 hours/days, 5 days/week during and after training.
• Work in a door-to-door service model, often in residential or medical settings.
• Requires flexibility for early morning or evening pickups to match appointment schedules.

Requirements

• Credential : Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Driving : Clean driving record; at least 3 years of active license.
• Experience : Passenger transport experience preferred; ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Skills : Strong communication skills; ability to work independently and follow instructions; compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Other : High school diploma or GED; CPR/first aid certification preferred; ability to use GPS and electronic tools.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Summary

This role blends safe driving, disability service compliance, and compassionate care to ensure elderly passengers can access medical appointments with dignity and reliability.