Van Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

JYL Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time- Non-Emergency Van Driver to transport children and adults to day programs, medical appointments, and community activities. You will play a vital role in safety, comfort, and reliable transport for passengers with special needs.

The position offers training at $20/hr and driver pay at $24.41/hr, with an extra $1/hr for wheelchair routes. Potential for full-time hours and benefits like a 401(k), dental and vision, and company-paid life insurance are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Safely operate various vehicle types, including wheelchair vans.
• Assist passengers entering/exiting and secure them with seat belts as needed.
• Communicate clearly with children, adults, families, staff and the elderly.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Active Driver’s License

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 $24.41/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 your 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.