Transportation Driver Float
Transportation Driver Float
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Job Description
Do you want to make a real difference in peoples lives Work for an inspiring nonprofit leader in disability services!
At Rise Inc. we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment housing and lifeenrichment services we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training competitive salaries and a fun work environment. Visit our website at to learn more about our work.
What you will do:
Provide safe and reliable transportation for people with disabilities. Float to various routes for team coverage. Provide oncall coverage to the transportation team assist in daytoday operations of the transportation department and ensure that services are provided in timely efficient and professional manner
- Provide safe and reliable transportation for the people we serve to and from home and work sites on morning and afternoon routes in Rise vans and buses.
- Provide oncall coverage to the transportation team
- Flexibility and Adaptability The float driver is expected to take on various roles and assignments at different locations sometimes with little or no prior notice to support operational needs.
- Communication Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust. Communicate directly with drivers and Rise staff who are requesting information.
- Maintain good communication with programs and external contacts as needed.
- Ensures that all activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Rises Code of Conduct CARF standards and HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Capable of working independently and adapting to any environment while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conduct oneself as a positive role model for persons served in terms of appearance socialization and teamwork.
- Attend all team meetings as scheduled.
- Complete all required annual trainings on time using Rises online learning management system.
Additional Duties Beyond Driving for Float Driver:
- Site and Supply Management: The float driver may be required to check in on various sites assess needs and deliver supplies as necessary to ensure ongoing operations are supported.
- Vehicle Relocation and Maintenance: Depending on route coverage the float driver may be asked to shuffle vehicles between different locations and take vehicles in for service or routine maintenance ensuring all vehicles remain in optimal condition for operational use.
- Administrative Responsibilities: in lieu of route coverage the float driver may be required to assist with administrative tasks such as scanning filing or managing reports. This could include maintaining accurate records of routes vehicle inspections or service schedules to ensure smooth business operations.
Key Expectations:
- Standards of Excellence Commitment: All Rise employees are expected to commit to sign and followthrough on Rises Standards of Excellence. Refer to Standards of Excellence Commitment document. In the Employee Handbook.
- PersonCentered Practices: Learn and consistently perform personcentered practices: Identify those things that are important to people who receive support; implement strategies to assure they are present in daytoday life. Identify areas where change can happen without permission. Act on those areas.
- Communication: All Rise employees are expected to communicate effectively with other staff external stakeholders and people we serve in a respectful and timely manner. This includes but is not limited to reading and responding to email in a timely manner answering and responding to phone calls and voicemails foster open communication; listening to others; preparing professional written communications as needed.
- Safety: Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with safety policies and procedures and adhere to safe work practices. Comply with state motor vehicle laws and regulations. Take reasonable care to ensure your own coworkers and persons served safety and health. Report any hazards injuries or illnesses immediately to your supervisor. Will not place others at risk by any act or omission or interfere with safety equipment. Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
What you will need:
- Technology skills: Proficient with GPS Microsoft Suite (Outlook Teams etc. access information on internet browsers.
- Current valid drivers license
- A driving record that demonstrates safe legal driving habits
- Compliance with Rule 11 and MVR background check required
- Ability to pass DOT physical exam and obtain DOT medical certification
- Understands safety needs and requirements
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Integrity dependability and punctuality
- Previous experience providing professional transportation services preferred.
What we have to offer you:
- Wage: $18.36 $19.13/per hr. depending on qualifications
- Daytime work hours (No evenings weekends or major holidays)
- A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work Human Services and/or Health Care
- Medical insurance single employee coverage less than $90/month
- Dental insurance less than $17/month
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with a 100 vested employer match
- Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
- Voluntary Life Short Term and LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e. CPR First Aide and more) to help you be successful in your role
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year plus 2 floating holidays and serious health condition PTO
- Employee resource groups (i.e. DEI LGBTQ recognition and more).
- A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
- Rise is a PSLFeligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.
Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities Then join Rise Inc.! Visit our career page to apply to this and other positions or email us at with questions.
Rise values being a personcentered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage peoples unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races genders ages nationalities religions sexual orientations and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.
Employment Type
Gig
