Professional Driver of Wheelchair Passengers

Sunshine Rides Professional Driver

Sunshine Rides is a specialized, technology-driven passenger transportation company serving Colorado for over 30 years. At Sunshine Rides, our passengers ride with respect and our Professional Drivers enjoy first class vehicles, technology and teamwork. We foster a supportive and respectful work culture that values the contributions of every team member.

As a Professional Driver with Sunshine Rides, you will provide safe, reliable and compassionate transportation to individuals who need assistance traveling for healthcare, work, pleasure and more. You will be responsible for ensuring passengers' comfort and safety and providing an enjoyable and professional passenger experience. You will play a critical role in providing essential services to our community. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to respect, care and customer satisfaction.

Professional Driver- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle position adds the loading, unloading and special care for riders in wheelchairs. The wheelchair vehicles are minivans with an easy-to-use low rear ramp, making loading and unloading easier and safer. Professional Drivers must take additional care to drive smoothly for these passengers.

Responsibilities:

• Performing rides that are shown on a company tablet
• Ensuring passenger and vehicle safety
• Providing superb customer service, including opening doors, assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle, loading belongings, accompanying passenger to door if needed
• Proudly representing the company to the public
• Inspecting vehicle at the beginning of every shift
• Cleaning the vehicle at the end of every shift
• Immediately reporting any incidents or accidents

Qualifications:

• A love of customer service
• Safe, professional driving skills with good driving record
• 25 years of age
• 3 years driving experience
• Valid Colorado driver license
• Ability to pass a drug test
• No major driving violations last 5 years
• No major criminal offenses

Work Schedule:

Each team member works (3) 12-hour days and (1) 6-hour day. Team members may switch shifts.

Compensation:

$31,200 to $45,760. Pay includes base and bonuses for safety, service and professionalism. Paid Sick and Vacation Time Off. Extra Compensation: Earn cash rewards for earning positive passenger ratings. Earn cash for referring new drivers. Opportunity for overtime. Share of company profits 3% of your gross pay after one year. Company contributes up to 4% matching to your 401k. Retirement Savings: Retirement savings plan (401k) after one year.

Quality of Work Life:

Driver Teams. Driver Scoreboards. Driver Services. Driver Tablets. Driver Safety (training, coaching, in-vehicle video). Opportunities for advancement. Quality of Life: LifeCare Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal and financial support, education). LifeMart Employee Discount Program (fitness, travel, tickets, apparel, dining, pet care and more). Health Benefits for Full Time Employees: Worker Compensation Insurance for injuries while working from day 1. Healthcare clinic program where made available. Health Insurance for employee and family, company pays 50% of employee's individual premium after 90 days. Dental Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days. Vision Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days.