Livonia Van Driver

About the role

Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students/passengers every day. Safely and reliably transport and assist passengers to and from their pickup and drop-off locations, including community-based programs, activities, and events. This may include, but is not limited to, medical transportation, school routes, and transporting senior citizens.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Route passenger stops efficiently based on customer request and/or charter order.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with student passengers, parents, school staff, co-workers, and company management.
• Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by company and/or other approved agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of driving experience with no restrictions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a chauffeur’s license.
• Meet all job-specific requirements, including background checks, physical examinations, and drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

• Operate non-commercial motor vehicle types and lift equipment, as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of geographic service area of the routes traveled.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to transportation.
• Deal with varying behaviors and characteristics of passengers.
• Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
• Able to conduct a vehicle evacuation drill as required by company.
• Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time.
• Act in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
• Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
• Able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices, luggage, or cargo required by passenger(s).

Benefits

• Paid training is provided and includes preparation for obtaining a Chauffeur Driver License.
• Benefits packages are available to eligible employees; employer contribution levels vary based on established qualifying factors.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after completion of one (1) year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements.

Pay

Earn up to $19.50 per hour, contingent upon program elections made at the time of hire.

Schedule

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs. We have a variety of shift options available—including day, evening, and weekend shifts. If you're seeking part-time hours, we’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits your needs. Flexible scheduling options are available, subject to operational needs.