VAN DRIVER

Pawnee Mental Health; Concordia (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

KPERS retirement

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid medical leave

Employee assistance program

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Pawnee Mental Health is seeking a dedicated Transport Operator to provide safe and reliable transportation for agency clients and the public in Concordia, Kansas. You will assist riders with boarding, plan efficient routes, and perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires a valid Kansas driver’s license with insurance, 4+ years of independent driving, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• 4+ years of independent driving experience
• Oral and written communication in English

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation to clients and the general public as requested.
• Assist riders entering and exiting the vehicle and operate wheelchair lift when necessary.
• Plan routes to use time and equipment as efficiently as possible.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles; document results.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness as time permits and document vehicle usage in trip logs daily.
• Stay current with position-related knowledge through training and materials as approved by supervisor.
• Adhere to Pawnee Mental Health policies, procedures, and ethical codes; comply with the Employee Handbook.
• Assist Transportation Team Leader with basic vehicle maintenance to ensure safety and mechanical soundness.

Skills

Safe driving

Route planning

English communication

Driver's license

Job description

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. We’re looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful, productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this role and join us in making an impact.

What We Offer

At Pawnee Mental Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers
• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna.
• Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits, a lifetime pension program.
• Life Insurance: coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month—equivalent to 12 days per year—with an increase to 24 days per year after your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
• Supplemental Benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provide safe and reliable transportation to Agency clients and the general public as requested. Ensure passengers observe safety procedures.
2. Provide assistance to riders entering and exiting the vehicle; operate wheelchair lift when necessary.
3. Plan route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment.
4. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Document results to assist with lifecycle management of the fleet.
5. Clean equipment as time permits.
6. Document vehicle usage on trip log daily.
7. Maintain and advance knowledge and skills related specifically to position or to field of work through regular review of pertinent materials or participation in training events as approved by supervisor.
8. Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by PMHS Policy and Procedure and any applicable ethical codes within field of employment.
9. Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.

10. Assist the Transportation Team Leader with the basic vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and can be operated in a safe manner.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Kansas Driver’s License and automobile liability insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure.
• 4+ years of independent driving experience.
• Oral and written communication skills using the English language.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Public transportation experience.