Wheelchair Driver

Wheelchair Driver

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you! Modivcare is looking for a Wheelchair Driver to join our team.

This position is responsible for transporting passengers to their destination within a defined mileage radius from the operations center. The role is located in Sagadahoc, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties. The schedule ranges from Monday to Saturday, 4:00AM – 8:00PM EST and offers part‑time and full‑time opportunities.

• Operate vehicle safely and responsibly, following all traffic laws and regulations.
• Transport passengers to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely manner.
• Familiarize yourself with designated routes and use maps or GPS to navigate efficiently.
• Regularly inspect the vehicle for maintenance needs; keep the vehicle clean at all times.
• Complete a mechanical checklist at the start of each shift and report any mechanical problems to management.
• Enter daily trip sheets for each transport.
• Ensure all required permits, licenses, and documentation are up-to-date.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism with all passengers.
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher‑level staff.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory standards for driving and vehicle safety.
• Attend information systems security trainings and report security problems.
• Participate in other projects or duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required; equivalent combination of education and/or experience acceptable.
• Zero (0) or more years of experience.
• Valid driver's license for the appropriate vehicle type.
• Clean driving record with no history of major traffic violations or accidents.
• In‑depth knowledge of navigating the local area to use the safest and most efficient routes.
• Excellent driving skills with ability to handle various road and weather conditions.
• Customer‑service oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and schedules.
• Physical fitness and stamina for long hours of driving, if applicable.

• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Bending, twisting, crouching, and reaching overhead and laterally.
• Providing members with additional assistance as needed.
• Pushing/pulling a loaded wheelchair up to 300lbs.

$17–$25 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary life insurance (employee/spouse/child)
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre‑tax and post‑tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental, and more)

Modivcare provides a company vehicle, a gas card, and a smartphone stipend for this role.

Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the law. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special‑disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.