Wheelchair Driver - Waldo County, ME

ModivCare Solutions, LLC; Maine; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Modivcare is seeking a Wheelchair Driver in Waldo County, ME to transport passengers to medical facilities or homes. The role requires navigating routes, maintaining a clean vehicle, and delivering excellent customer service.

Hours range 4:00 AM–8:00 PM EST, Monday to Friday, with a company vehicle and stipends provided. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 0+ years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license for the appropriate vehicle type.
• Clean driving record with no major violations or accidents.
• Knowledge of local area for safe and efficient routing.
• Excellent driving skills across weather and road conditions.
• Customer-service oriented with strong communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow schedules.
• Physical fitness for long hours of driving.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, following traffic laws.
• Transports passengers to medical facilities or home in a timely and safe manner.
• Familiarizes with routes using maps or GPS to minimize delays.
• Inspects vehicle for maintenance and keeps it clean.
• Completes daily trip sheets and reports issues to management.
• Ensures licenses and documentation are up-to-date.
• Provides excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Handles basic issues and escalates complex ones.
• Follows company policies and safety guidelines.
• Participates in other projects or duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Navigation

Driving skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you! Modivcare is looking for a Wheelchair Driver to join our team.

This position is responsible for transporting passengers to their destination as defined through a mileage radius from the operations center. This role is located in Waldo County, ME. The schedule is Monday - Friday, hours can range from 4:00AM - 8:00PM EST.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, following all traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers, other road users, and self.
• Transports passengers to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely and safe manner.
• Familiarizes self with designated routes, utilized maps, or GPS systems to efficiently navigate to destinations while minimizing delays.
• Regularly inspects vehicle for maintenance needs and is in good working order; maintains a clean vehicle at all times.
• Completes mechanical checklist at the start of each shift and reports any mechanical problems to management.
• Completes and enters daily trip sheets for each transport.
• Ensures all required permits, licenses, and documentation are up-to-date and in order.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintain professionalism with all passengers.
• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Complies to the expectations of organization contracts and all Federal, State, and Local regulatory standards for driving and vehicle safety.
• Attends Information Systems security trainings and reports information systems security problems.
• Participates in other projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Zero (0) plus years of experience.
• Valid driver's license for the appropriate vehicle type. Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Clean driving record with no history of major traffic violations or accidents.
• In-depth knowledge of navigating the local area to utilize the safest and most efficient routes possible.
• Excellent driving skills and the ability to handle various road and weather conditions.
• Customer-service oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and schedules.
• Physical fitness and stamina for long hours of driving, if applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax and Post --Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)

Extended driving; frequent vehicle entry and exit; assisting passengers; operating wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems; pushing wheelchairs; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 350 lbs.

Salary: $17 - $18/hr. Modivcare will provide a company vehicle, a gas card and a smart phone stipend for this role.

Modivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is The Law - click here for more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.

Modivcare will never ask any potential applicant for employment for any Personal Identifiable Information via social media. Additionally, Modivcare will never ask any applicant for money. Please be cautious of any individual posing as a recruiter for Modivcare requesting personal identifiable information.