Van Driver

Beacon Mobility; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training rate of $20/hr

Driver rate of $23.70/hr

Wheelchair route extra $1/hr

Potential for full-time hours

Van goes home with you

401(k) plan option

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

JYL Transportation, Inc. in Massachusetts is hiring a Full-Time Non-Emergency Van Driver to transport children and adults to day programs, medical appointments, and community activities.

The role requires operating various vehicles, helping passengers safely enter and exit, and communicating with families and staff. Applicants must be 19+, have 3+ years of driving experience, hold a valid license, and maintain a safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Age 19 years or older.
• 3+ years of consecutive driving experience.
• Active Driver’s License with safe driving record.
• Enjoy working with children and elderly; patient and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a motor vehicle according to state and federal laws.
• Operate sedans, mini-vans, and wheelchair vans as needed.
• Assist passengers entering/exiting and secure them with seat belts.
• Communicate clearly with passengers, families, and staff.

Skills

Safe driving

Clear communication

Patience

Job description

JYL Transportation, Inc.

Full-Time- Non-Emergency Van Driver

Are you ready for an extremely rewarding and fulfilling job? JYL is hiring Drivers to transport special needs children and adults to and from day programs, medical appointments, and around their communities. As a Driver, you will be a vital member of the JYL Transportation team.

What We Offer: FLEXIBILITY

• Training Rate of $20/hr & Driver Rate of $23.70/hr
• Earn an extra $1/hr for all wheelchair routes!!!
• Potential for full time hours
• No commute! The van goes home with you!
• 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Have 3 or more years of consecutive driving experience.
• Possess an active Driver’s License with safe driving record.
• Must enjoy working with children and elderly, and always possess the ability to show patience and empathy.

What You’ll Be doing:

• Safely operate a motor vehicle, in accordance with all State and Federal traffic laws.
• Safely operate a variety of vehicles, including sedans, mini-vans, full size passenger vans, and wheelchair vans.
• Safely assist passengers as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with special needs children/adults, parents, program staff, and the elderly.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Opened in2007, JYL Transportation started with just one vehicle and one driver. Over the years, word of the Company’s excellent customer service spread, allowing it to grow to a fleet of over 30 vehicles.

JYL Transportation operates in Central and Western Massachusetts and includes a diverse fleet, many of which have wheelchair accessibility.