Transportation Driver
At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with purpose. Nobody is just punching a timecard here. Every Rise team member is personally connected to and driven by our mission. And we like to have fun while we work! But we’re also serious about your success - we offer great opportunities for growth and development.
We’ll give you the tools you need by providing robust training. All you need is a willingness to learn and a desire to support others in living their best lives.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide safe and reliable transportation for people with disabilities. As a driver, you will follow all safety laws and practices while ensuring safe usage for the people we support.
Responsibilities
- Provide people with disabilities safe and reliable transportation to and from home and Rise’s locations on morning and afternoon routes in Rise vans and buses
- Help create a positive experience for those riding on the vehicle including modeling how to interact appropriately with others and on setting personal boundaries.
- Position may include using the vehicle lift and transferring adults on and off Rise vehicles including securing individuals in wheelchairs.
- Use Rise provided technology and equipment for checking riders in and out, GPS for routing, and maintaining compliance.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and monitor basic vehicle systems
- Complete all required maintenance forms