Driver - Full time

Driver - Full TimeTransportation - Wellington, KS 67152Do you enjoy helping people and making a difference by getting them where they need to go? Futures Unlimited is seeking reliable, compassionate individuals to join our team as a Full-Time Driver.In this role, you will provide safe, dependable transportation for passengers while delivering excellent customer service. Drivers play a critical part in supporting individuals in our community by ensuring they arrive at their destinations comfortably and on time. This position begins their morning route in Caldwell, KS transporting riders living in Caldwell to the day service program in Wellington. The driver then spends the day in Wellington providing transportation to the general public then ends the day transporting riders back to their home in Caldwell, KS.Key Responsibilities:Safely operate company vans and buses on assigned routesAssist passengers with boarding and exiting vehiclesSecure mobility devices and ensure passenger safety during transportProvide courteous, professional, and respectful servicePhysical Requirements:Ability to independently enter and exit various vans and busesAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly to assist passengers and secure equipmentAbility to push and pull individuals in wheelchairs when loading and unloadingAbility to routinely lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 poundsAbility to assist passengers and their belongings from origin to destinationIf you are dependable, service-oriented, and enjoy working with people, we encourage you to apply and become a valued part of our team!We're looking for a great fit, not a warm body.Personable – Technical skills can be taught on the job, but personality cannot. Do you greet strangers? Have friends told you you're a good listener? We're looking for folks who are approachable—the kind older folks at the grocery store stop and talk to.Stick-to-it-iveness – Job-hoppers need not apply. Relationships must be built, and good training takes time. Serious consideration is given to applicants who have demonstrated some longevity with their previous employer(s).Starting wage is $17.00/hr.Benefits - Futures offers a great benefit package to meet your needs.Work as a driver and make someone's day.Qualifications:Skills required for the job include a friendly, positive attitude and a desire to make a difference in the lives of the people Futures Unlimited transports.This position requires a valid driver's license. A Kansas commercial driver's license is preferred.