DRIVER

• Location: REMOTE WORKING in Southern Illinois - TAKE HOME COMPANY VEHICLE
• Department: OPERATIONS
• Reporting to: TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
• Classification: PERMANENT FULL-TIME,            PERMANENT PART-TIME, PERMANENT ON-CALL
• Compensation: STARTING AT $12.50 /hr COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE & LOCATION
• Effective Date: TBD
• Probation Period: 90-DAY ORIENTATION

Benefits:

• Take-Home Company Car
• Gas Card
• Cell Phone
• Flexible Schedule

SUMMARY:

Provide transportation of Members to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, medical offices and their private residences in a safe, secure and professional manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Must comprehend, and comply with, the SIT Employee Handbook, Driver Manual, and Driver Training outline.
• 2. Exceed minimum age requirement of 23 years.
• 3. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license with no alcohol related offenses within the past 10 years.
• 4. No more than 3 minor moving violations or 1 “at fault” accident within the past 5 years.
• 5. Pass a mandatory pre‐employment drug and alcohol screening.
• 6. Must pass a criminal background check – No violent felonies & No Non-Violent Felonies within 10 years
• 7. Pass PAID CPR and First Aid certification class.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Transporting Members utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• 2. Effectively communicates with dispatch regarding schedule progress and to receive instructions.
• 3. Maintain a professional image and attitude in regards to Members, visitors and co‐workers.
• 4. Complete daily vehicle pre‐trip and post trip inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• 5. Assist Members as needed to safely complete the transfer.
• 6. Must understand instructions in English (both written and spoken).
• 7. Must be able to accurately complete daily travel log vehicle reports.
• 8. Must be able to understand and operate GPS devices and cell phones.
• 9. Perform all duties as assigned by SIT.
• 10. Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure Members for transport, lift up to 50 lbs, and transport wheelchair Members on paved and unpaved surfaces.

Company Introduction

Southern Illinois Transportation provides Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) to Members throughout the greater southern Illinois area. We provide take-home cars, gas cards and territories all over the State. We look forward to working with you!