Non-Medical Transportation Driver

PLUM Foundation is a professional community development grassroot Non-profit organization. Our goals are to help empower, educate, encourage, while rebuilding, redeveloping, and revitalizing impoverished communities. PLUM serves demographics that are low-income, historically disadvantage and underserved individuals.

Our work is for people:

Who believe in making a difference.

Are committed to empowering people and the places they live.

Creating a new model of redevelopment in impoverished communities of historically underrepresented, underserved, marginalized and discriminated people.

Our organization is currently seeking a Professional Driver:

Clean to moderate driving record

No major accidents in the last 5 years

Responsible, curious, respectful and professional

Drive clients to their medical appointments in a timely and safe manner.

Stay professional.

Keep a clean vehicle.

Able to past a background check

Follow all traffic rules, and laws.

Remain respectful, curious, professional, at all times.

No use of Drugs, Tabacco or Alcohol while working and operating the vehicle (including marijuana, non-medically prescribed pills or those that do not allow operation of vehicles when in use etc.)

• Perform a daily inspection of company vehicle or personal vehicle
• Clock your hours of operation.
• Select and schedule routes.
• Follow all traffic laws
• Keep vehicle clean and take vehicles to proper shops for required maintenance - i.e. tire rotations, oil changes etc.
• Knowledgeable with Google Maps, operate Android tablet to manage rides, other route programs (and the ablitity to learn.)
• Assist wheelchair clients - pushing them up wheelchair ramp, properly loading and securing them into the van.
• Able to drive in inclement weather if necessary - rain, snow, sleet etc.
• Operate smartphone to check company email and communicate with clients and dispatchers.
• Drive in a safe manner, utilizing defensive driving training, to take clients to their appointments on time.

OTHERPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possess previous customer service experience with a good track record of assisting customers in a thoughtful, caring, and timely manner.

Have a great work history with a track record of being a reliable responsible individual.

Previously certified in Basic Adult & Child First Aid & CPR and Defensive Driving, preferred but not required.

Requirements and skills

Proven experience as a driver

Ability to follow all sanitation procedures

Ability to work in a team

Very good communication skills

Excellent physical condition and stamina

High school diploma or equivalent; driver training

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Memphis, AR (Required)

Work Location: On the road