Transportation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Dorchester Seniors, Inc. (DSI) is seeking a reliable, compassionate Transportation Specialist to provide safe and dependable transportation and home-delivered meal (HDM) services for DSI members throughout Dorchester County. This role also performs daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to keep DSI's fleet safe and road-ready. The Transportation Specialist is often the only DSI staff member a homebound member sees on a given day, and is expected to represent DSI with professionalism, care, and reliability in every interaction.

What You'll Do

•     Transport DSI members safely and on schedule to and from DSI center locations and community outings, including operation of the wheelchair lift as needed

•     Deliver home-delivered meals (HDM) to members' residences throughout Dorchester County on assigned routes

•     Perform a thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspection on every shift, documenting findings and reporting any concerns to your supervisor

•     Operate DSI vehicles in full compliance with traffic laws and DSI safety policies at all times

•     Maintain vehicle fuel levels, cleanliness, and general road-readiness

•     Use GPS/smartphone technology to authenticate pickups and deliveries as required by grant contracts

•     Maintain accurate daily driving logs, mileage records, route sheets, and passenger documentation

•     Notice and report any changes in a member's condition or well-being to the Director or Nutrition Coordinator

What We're Looking For

•     High school diploma or equivalent preferred

•     Valid South Carolina driver's license with no more than six points in violations

•     Clean driving record; ability to pass DSI's pre-employment motor vehicle background check

•     Ability to drive standard-equipped vehicles, including a 15-passenger bus/van

•     Ability to safely operate a wheelchair lift

•     Comfortable using GPS and smartphone technology for route documentation

•     Good verbal and written communication skills and a calm, patient manner with older adults

•     ServSafe Food Handler Certification, or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire

Schedule & Compensation

•     Full-time, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch break

•     Friday, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

•     No weekend or holiday work required

•     Starting pay: $16-$18 per hour

•     Full-time employees are eligible for DSI's benefits package, subject to plan terms