Transportation Driver
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Silver Key Senior Services Colorado Springs CO
Full-Time 40 hours/week Non-Exempt
At Silver Key Senior Services our mission is to help older adults age safely and independently in their homes. As a Transportation Driver you will play a vital role in our community-ensuring clients get safely from their door to medical appointments grocery stores and essential services.
If you enjoy working with people driving with purpose and being part of a supportive team wed love to meet you.
- Safely transport clients to and from medical and personal appointments
- Provide door-through-door service assisting clients courteously and safely
- Operate lift-equipped vehicles (wheelchair accessible; up to 14 passengers)
- Follow all traffic laws safety procedures and company policies
- Maintain assigned vehicles and report any issues
- Deliver excellent customer service with compassion and professionalism
- Support and interact positively with volunteers and team members
- Accurately follow schedules and route instructions using mobile technology
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Colorado Drivers License with a clean driving record
- Ability to meet insurability requirements and pass MVR checks
- Ability to pass background checks (including CAPS) and drug screening
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility devices (up to 300 lbs with equipment)
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient respectful approach to working with seniors
Preferred:
- Passenger transportation experience
- Experience working with older adults
- Basic computer/tablet skills
- Experience handling donations or cash
- Safety-first mindset
- Dependability and professionalism
- Compassionate respectful communication
- Comfort using mobile technology and apps
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Silver Key offers a competitive and supportive benefits package for full-time employees which may include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Life and disability insurance (if applicable)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful mission-driven work that makes a daily impact in the community
- Combination of driving indoor and outdoor work
- Exposure to weather conditions and moderate noise
- Frequent sitting standing walking and assisting passengers
- Ability to push and maneuver wheelchairs safely
- Completion of PASS training within 6 months of hire
- Participation in ongoing training opportunities
- Compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
Silver Key Senior Services is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and screenings.
Apply today and help drive independence for older adults in our community.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENT Must pass drug test and background check prior to hire and periodically during employment as determined by organization standards as well as State and Federal contracting requirements
Required Experience:
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About Company
Silver Key serves in partnership with our stakeholders to support quality of life for seniors - allowing them the choice of safely aging in place with dignity and independence.