Paratransit Driver
Location
631 Morse Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Employment Type
Full-Time and Part-time (25 hours+ available)
Position Overview
As a Medical Transport Driver, you will take clients from various locations such as personal residences, rehabilitation centers and healthcare facilities to their medical appointments using a wheelchair lift equipped commercial service vehicle. This position involves significant amount of interpersonal contact with clients, family members, facility staff and medical professionals. The work is very hands-on and requires pushing and maneuvering clients in wheelchairs both in and out of the vehicle as well as securing them for safe transport. Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Overtime available
Responsibilities
· Drive and operate a wheelchair accessible commercial service vehicle safely and efficiently · Load and secure clients in the vehicle for transport · Oversee client safety and well-being during the trip · Interact with clients, their families and healthcare staffs in a professional courteous manner · Lightly promote the company’s services as opportunities arise · Manage facility and appointment check-in/check-out processes on behalf of the client · Maintain a safe and clean operating environment inside and outside of the vehicle
Skills and Requirements
Licensing · Minimum 25 years of age · Valid Illinois driver license (CDL is not required) · No moving violations in last 3 years. · No motor vehicle related arrests or suspensions in last 10 years · Ability to operate a commercial service vehicle in a safe and competent manner Customer Service and Communication Skills · Professional presentation and appearance · Excellent interpersonal skills · Fluent in written and spoken English · Ability to engage clients in a friendly, positive, empathetic way · Client-centric attitude -awareness of client’s physical condition and needs · Ability to maintain composure in an occasionally fast-paced work environment Physical Requirements · Ability to push, pull and maneuver occupied wheelchairs up and down inclines, steps and curbs · Extensive bending, squatting, stooping · Pick up minimum 50 pounds
Base Compensation
· Salary $20.00/hour · Overtime after 40 hours, Double time for Sundays and designated holidays worked · Annual bonus
Benefits
· Pretax Savings Plan: Simple IRA with American Century Funds available immediately · Savings Plan Company Match: 3% match available immediately · Paid Time Off: P.T.O accrues based on hours worked up to 80 hours annually · Healthcare: HSA pretax reimbursements up to $2000 annually · Training: all equipment and training company provided · Work Attire: business casual work attire company provided
Why work here?
Some of the most satisfying and fulfilling jobs in the world come from helping others in simple ways that make a difference in their lives -driving with us is one of them. If you are mature person, careful behind the wheel, like being in an active work environment and really enjoy people contact, then we want you to be part of our team serving the community. This could be your calling.
Company
Angel Wheels Transportation provides wheelchair accessible non-emergency transportation to medical appointments. Located in Schaumburg Illinois and operating since 2009, we serve communities in northwestern Cook and northern DuPage counties. We are committed to serving our customers with exceptionally safe, clean, comfortable transportation offered with kindness, dignity and compassion.