Elder Services Transporter

Open: March 16 2026Close: March 30 2026Job Title: TransporterDepartment: Elder ServicesReports To: Executive DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 882 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Drive a medi-van equipped to provide non-emergency transport of mobility-impaired Puyallup Elders by accommodating wheelchairs walkers and or other durable medical devices (DME) to health-related appointments and transportation for activities via 22 passenger bus or similar for Puyallup Elders in a safe and timely Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures the safe and timely transport of clients to health-related appointments and social events as assigned. Ensures vans are ready for transport and in front of pick-up area 15 minutes prior to with schedulers throughout shift for any changes in the days assignments and adjusts routes with traffic and facilitates approved routine maintenance and repairs on program around the van(s) to observe any visible defects and checks operating systems- brakes horn windshield wipers lights first-aid kits emergency flashers and door opening devices before starting trips. Checks working condition of cell phone to ensure communication with scheduler. Inspects vehicles and corrects inadequacies; and logs mileages prior to and during assigned or unloads DME w/chairs walkers O2 bags and other necessary personal up elders at home or other noted facilities. Provides whatever assistance is required for boarding of patient and any caregiver. Makes sure wheelchair and passenger are properly secured before starting the van. Assists clients in safely entering and exiting the vehicleDepending on route may pick up several elders for a common arrival at health care facility assists elders in leaving van and reaching proper offices or treatment areas. Checks van to ensure that no personal items have been left on scheduled transports the driver will confer with scheduler to decide whether additional pick-ups can be done before beginning to return elders to their all trips are complete return van to designated parking area make final inspection lock van and returns keys to the office lock schedule for next day check map for unfamiliar destinations double check times and appointments with up and delivers supplies medications and daily meals for homebound first-aid/CPR if required during elder transport. Immediately notifies EMS/911 supervisor if skilled assistance is required. Completes report/documentation at the end of each traffic accidents immediately to scheduler/supervisor requesting police or ambulance services as needed. Assists injured persons with first-aid until these services arrive. Completes accident report and any other documentation strict client professionalism and mindful regard to clients privacy personal effects safety health and integrity and standard of personal ethics on and off the job as not to call their trustworthiness with clients personal effects into available as back up for delivering Elders lunches when other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have any supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience driving a Medi- van and 22-passengar SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Patience and tact necessary for contacts with elders and SkillsAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule or CertificatesMust have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class C with appropriate endorsements at time of have a valid and unrestricted Washington State Drivers License. Drivers License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA have and maintain a current First Aid/CPR have and maintain a current Food Handlers Skills and AbilitiesMust be culturally sensitive exhibit patience and good listening be able to drive a 22-person passenger bus and be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of submit to and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically throughout be flexible in order to provide service to clients with varying levels of needs and DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential to lift push pull and position elders frequently Ability to perform considerable reaching stooping and and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local travel exposure to injuries and illnessFrequent need to handle urgent or crisis situationsOccasional exposure to blood borne pathogens/diseasesThe Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. 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