Non-Emergency Wheelchair and Stretcher Assistant Driver

Wheelchair Transport Service, Inc.

Non-Emergency Wheelchair and Stretcher Assistant Driver

Sarasota, FL +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At Wheelchair Transport Service, we are people who genuinely care and want to be the best part of your ride. What do we do? For over 50 years Wheelchair Transport Service has been providing top of the line customer service and non-medical transportation throughout the Tampa Bay area. We are the first, the oldest and the best wheelchair transportation service in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco, Hernando, Manatee and Polk counties. We proudly serve the veterans at the James A. Haley VA and Bay Pines VA.

    We do this by utilizing the best equipment, providing our drivers with the most comprehensive training available, and making safety our #1 priority. Furthermore we promise, in the event of any emergency conditions or disasters, to respond immediately and compassionately to the needs of the healthcare community, and to our private clients, without regard to prejudice or greed, or for personal or corporate gain.

    Our state of the art facilities, vehicles, communications center and operational and management systems allow us to stay on the cutting edge of technology; which translates into the highest performance standards available today in our industry.

    Come join the ride with us in the ever changing, and ever-expanding world of transportation, at a well-known, and trusted company. We are looking for dynamic, empathetic, hardworking people, to work alongside some amazing team members. With plenty of opportunity for growth within the company, you will get to help others lead more fulfilling lives.

    Wheelchair Transport Driver - Job Description

    The purpose of the Wheelchair Transport Driver is to help provide the best ride and service to our customers in order for them to lead a fulfilling life. Full time hours are guaranteed. Overtime available but not guaranteed. Various shifts available.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Transport clients to and from medical appointments/facilities/hospital via wheelchair or stretcher
    • Frequent push people and equipment of 100+ pounds
    • Safely operate company vans

    Job Qualifications:

    • Must be a safe driver, with a clean driving record
    • Must be able to speak, write, and comprehend English language
    • One (1) year full-time customer service-oriented experience preferred.
    • Must be at least 21 years of age
    • Commercial driving experience preferred but not required
    • Drivers license for a minimum of 5 years
    • Must be a friendly, courteous, and compassionate team player with positive attitude, even in high pressure situations
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Ability to safely lift clients weighing more than 250 pounds with assistance
    • Desire and ability to adhere to Wheelchair Transport Service high standard of customer service
    • Ability to pass level 2 background check through AHCA

    Licenses and/or Certifications:

    • Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or obtain prior to hire)
    • All required certifications must remain current and active.
    • Valid Florida driver license with a driving record acceptable to company policy and insurance program requirements.
    • DOT physical

    Some of the benefits we offer…

    • Per trip incentive pay
    • Full time drivers have ability to take vehicle home
    • 4% matched 401K
    • Additional Employer retirement contributions
    • Up to 75% of medical insurance paid by company
    • Dental/Vision
    • Paid time off
    • 6 paid holidays
    • Annual safety bonus
    • Health/dental/vision/life insurance

    Pay:

    • $15.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on experience, not including per trip incentives

    Come and join an established industry leader who is passionate about serving its clients and employees.

    Why us?

    • We live our values in all we do
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Family owned and operated, who cares for our employees as if they are family.

    Learn more about Wheelchair Transport Service and what it’s like to be part of our team. Check out our website, https://www.wheelchairtransport.com/home.php

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

  • Locations
    Sarasota, FL • Clearwater, FL • Tampa, FL • Lakeland, FL