Van drivers for non-emergency medical transportation

Kempershuttle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper Shuttle in Columbus, OH is hiring drivers to provide reliable and safe transportation for customers with courtesy and professionalism.

As a driver you will transport passengers from origin to destination, assist with wheelchairs, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintain on-time performance.

Requirements include minimum 23 years old, a valid US driver’s license for at least 3 years, ability to pass pre-employment screening, must have a smartphone, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Excellent defensive driving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
• Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.
• Able to speak, read and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, dispatchers, passengers, understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide origin to destination transportation for passengers.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism with clients and staff.
• Maintain On-Time Performance according to contract requirements.
• Obey all traffic regulations, staying within the posted speed limits.
• Instruct passengers in remaining seated and secured in a comprehensible manner.
• Assist with passenger packages to and from their entry.
• Complete pre and post inspections of vehicle reporting any maintenance needs.
• Complete paperwork as assigned.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Follow all safety rules, and maintain a Safety First mentality.
• Present a professional appearance, maintaining a clean uniform.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Disability sensitivity

Older adult sensitivity

Road familiarity

English proficiency

Age 23+

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Kemper Shuttle is NOW HIRING Drivers. The selected individuals will be responsible for providing reliable and safe transportation for customers with the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide origin to destination transportation for passengers
• Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism with clients and staff
• Maintain On-Time Performance according to contract requirements
• Obey all traffic regulations, staying within the posted speed limits
• Instruct passengers in remaining seated and secured in a comprehensible manner
• Assist with passenger packages to and from their entry
• Complete pre and post inspections of vehicle reporting any maintenance needs
• Complete paperwork as assigned
• Maintain a reliable attendance record
• Follow all safety rules, and maintain a Safety First mentality
• Present a professional appearance, maintaining a clean uniform

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent defensive driving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of the needs of individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults
• Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area
• Able to speak, read and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, dispatchers, passengers, understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, schedules

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 23 years of age
• Possess a continuously valid US driver’s license for the tree 3 years, from date of issue
• Able to pass pre-employment screening
• No suspensions, DUI, or More than 1 citation in the past 3 years
• Must have a smart phone
• Be able to wheel the wheelchair in to the van or to the facility

Location

Columbus, Ohio

Department

NEMT

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$15-17