ShareRide

Delivering essential transportation services within the Shared-Ride Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation services. In summary, the Driver will operate a mini-van, van, small transit bus or other assigned Shareride vehicle to transport customers from point of pick-up to the point of delivery; program vehicle will be wheelchair-accessible. A Driver must provide general and reasonable assistance for all shared-ride customers by providing door-to-door service.

This assistance includes, but is not limited to the following: pushing and securing wheelchairs; helping carry personal items; and/or, helping load, unload, and carry groceries. A Driver must also maintain positive communication with customers, other staff and the general public, and assist with other transportation-related tasks, as needed.

SUPERVISES:
Not Applicable

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Manager or Assistant Program Manager as assigned

Possession and maintenance of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; access to reliable transportation and an adequately insured vehicle; and, Be at least 21 years of age. Previous professional passenger transport experience is preferred.

Upon conditional offer of employment, the individual shall submit to a pre-employment substance abuse test in which the results are confirmed negative;
Be willing and able to provide transportation services for assigned routes within the Georgia Counties.
Must participate and complete CPR and First-Aid Training, and maintain certification in each; and,
As part of on-going employment, complies with all federal and agency alcohol and substance
abuse policies and regulations that apply to safety-sensitive positions, including required
substance abuse testing and reporting.

Works non-traditional work hours, as assigned; this may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

A+ currently provides service 7 days a week,
from approximately 5 hours a day.
Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions
without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand,
climb stairs, have unrestricted use of the upper body, and finger dexterity. Must also have
corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, be able to safely push,
pull, tug or lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and assist passengers, including
passengers with restricted mobility, to enter and exit the vehicles. Upon a conditional offer
of employment, at regular intervals, or when it's considered appropriate during employment,
a medical evaluation/physical may be required (at employer’s expense) to verify the
capabilities described above;
Maintains and promotes a positive, professional image ensuring that attire is safe, clean, and
does not detract from positive customer service or working relationships with the general
public; proper footwear is required to provide safe mobility into and out of vehicles;
Evaluates as having negative-result alcohol and other drug tests, as required by Federal
regulations;
Possesses a home telephone or personal cell phone; and,
Participates in job-related training, as assigned.