Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy having variety in your workday? Do you enjoy helping and assisting others? Look no further than MedRide! At MedRide, we are dedicated to creating a better community through providing essential transportation to life saving services for those in need.

MedRide provides services to clients all across Colorado. Our clients rely on us to get them to appointments that are crucial to their well being. This starts with our employees. If our passion for helping our community sounds interesting to you, we’d love for you to join our team!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Ranging from $17.00-$19.00 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from a robust package including 401(k) with matching, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, plus paid sick leave
• Schedule: Full Time - Monday to Friday with weekends as needed

Other Benefits:

• Paid On-the-Job Training: We invest in your growth and success!
• Company Cell Phone: Stay connected with a company-provided cell phone.
• Company Car: Enjoy the convenience of a company car for your work needs.
• Fuel Card: We’ve got you covered with a fuel card for your travels!

Applicants for this position must provide their updated, 7-year certified Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide Excellent Customer Service: Compassionate and caring drivers needed to create an understanding environment for our clients
• Door to Door Service: Greet clients and support their transition from their residence to their appointments and back
• Drive with Confidence: Driving in the snow, rain, or mountains requires a calm head and the ability to remain calm in potentially dangerous situations while maintaining the safety of everyone on the road
• Punctuality: You will play a key role in getting our clients to essential medical appointments and must be able to arrive on time to scheduled pickups and drop-offs.
• Communication with Dispatch: Effectively communicate drop-offs, delays, incidents, and take new orders from our Dispatch team
• Embrace Variety: No two days are ever the same! Enjoy getting to know new people and seeing new places!

What We’re Looking For:

• Customer Service Experience: Must have customer facing experience with a good track record of assisting customers
• Driving Experience: 1 year of van driving preferred, clean driving record with no more than 4 points in the last 3 years, valid Colorado driver's license
• Great Attitude: Empathy, compassion, customer service, willingness to adapt to change
• Confidentiality: Must adhere to all federal, state and agency rules regarding HIPAA Requirements.
• Eligible to Work in the United States
• Must be Over the Age of 25 for insurance purposes
• Education: Must have high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to Travel: 100% of the time
• Knowledge of the Local Area: Not required but is a plus
• First Aid/CPR Certification: Not required but is a plus

Lifting & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds (equipment only)
• Ability to operate wheelchair lifts and ramps (training provided)
• Ability to secure wheelchairs and mobility equipment in wheelchair-equipped vehicles, in accordance with company policy
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and repeatedly enter and exit vehicles throughout the shift
• Drivers are not required or permitted to lift or transfer passengers. Passenger transfers requiring lifting must be performed by a caregiver or appropriate medical personnel