Wheelchair Driver

 Description

WHEELCHAIR/PARALIFT DRIVERS NEEDED NOW!  East St. Louis, Illinois 

• Competitive pay starting at $18 an hour
• No commute - Keep the company vehicle at home:  Start and stop your day at your own door. 
• PTO after 90 days- 3 floating holidays a year
• 401K, medical, dental, vision, life insurance

About EMT: 

Since 1996, we've provided compassionate, safe, and timely transport. Our goal is to transport any passenger - no matter what disabilities or challenges they may face. We take great pride in transporting our passengers to their desired destination. Who We Serve: EMT serves organizations in the St. Louis, Missouri metro and surrounding areas, including neighboring areas in Illinois, as well as Cumberland, Maryland. These organizations include school districts, hospitals, doctor's offices, and more. We also transport individuals and families to and from appointments or simply when they need a ride.

Position Summary:

Responsible for all aspects involved in the day-to-day operating, loading, and unloading of passengers with mobility challenges into and out of a vehicle equipped with lift platforms for stretchers, gurneys and/or wheelchairs. Provides safe, compassionate, dignified, and timely transportation for passengers with mobility challenges.

Essential Functions:  

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle before the beginning and end of every shift.
• Operate the vehicle within the limits of the law and obey all traffic signs/signals.
• Arrive on time at all scheduled stops.
• Transfer or assist patients into and out of the vehicle ensuring the passenger is properly secured and any assistive devices are properly stowed and secured as indicated by the equipment and vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations prior to transport.
• Monitor passenger activity periodically while taking care not to become distracted.
• Provide oversight and direction to Monitors and/or Helpers assigned to the same trip. 
• Communicate with Dispatch regularly throughout your shift via tablet, cell phone, radio or other supplied device(s).
• Alert Field Supervisor of any problems related to the position, trip or passenger.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must have a clean criminal record and pass a drug screening.
• May have no more than three (3) traffic citations in the previous 36 months and no driver’s license suspensions or revocations within the past five years.
• Must maintain a clean driving record throughout employment with EMT
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license which allows for the operation of vehicles “for hire” (Class “E” in Missouri, Class “D” in Illinois)

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Proven experience in customer service or in a similar role. 
• Familiarity with safety and emergency procedures.
• First Aid, AED and CPR certification preferred.

Abilities:

• Ability to assist passengers courteously and efficiently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 150 pounds 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays