Transportation Driver

Job Title: Transportation Driver
Location: 1436 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby PA19023
Employee: Full Time
Job Category: Driver
Minimum Experience: 2 years

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation Services

• Pick up and deliver elderly passengers to medical appointments, clinics, and other designated destinations.

• Ensure all trips are safe, timely, and compliant with disability transportation regulations.

• Assist passengers with mobility limitations in boarding, seating, and exiting the vehicle

• Vehicle Operations & Safety

• Operate specially equipped small bus, car and van.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

• Adhere to all traffic laws, safety protocols, and disability transportation standards.

• Passenger Assistance

• Help passengers with luggage, mobility devices, and any special needs.

• Provide courteous, patient, and respectful service, especially for elderly clients.

• Respond to emergencies or medical situations, including administering first aid or calling for help if needed.

• Administrative Duties

• Communicate with Director of Nursing, Unit Coordinator regarding schedule changes, delays, or incidents.

• Maintain accurate records of trips, retaining gas receipts, vehicle condition, and any incidents.

• Complete signing sheet for vehicle and bus keys and other required paperwork.

Work Environment

• Typically, 8 hours/days, 5 days/week during and after training.
• Work in a door-to-door service model, often in residential or medical settings.
• Requires flexibility for early morning or evening pickups to match appointment schedules.

• Credential: Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Driving: Clean driving record; at least 3 years of active license.
• Experience: Passenger transport experience preferred; ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Skills: Strong communication skills; ability to work independently and follow instructions; compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Other: High school diploma or GED; CPR/first aid certification preferred; ability to use GPS and electronic tools.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.