Driver - EMS

Job Category: Public Safety/Emergency Medical Services

Requisition Number: DRIVE
010571

Full-Time

• Rate : $16 USD per hour

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Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

Position Summary

We are seeking compassionate and dependable team members to provide safe, secure transportation for ambulatory and cooperative patients. This role focuses on patient safety, comfort, and transportation support without providing medical care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide secure transportation for ambulatory, cooperative patients using a transport van.
• Safely transport patients between healthcare facilities and other designated destinations.
• Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle while ensuring their safety during transfers.
• Monitor patient well-being, comfort, and safety throughout transport.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and customer-focused environment during all transports.

Perform local and long-distance transports while ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for passengers.

• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely assist ambulatory patients during transfers.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.

Class E license

Schedule

• 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
• This position does not provide medical care or treatment. Drivers are responsible for patient transportation, safety monitoring, and assistance with transfers only.

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JOB SUMMARY

Operates a bus or sedan in providing transportation to John Knox Village residents, under the immediate supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor and/or the Dispatcher who acts as communications link for the Director of Public Safety. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule. Keeps passenger safety a top priority at all times.
• Assists passengers with getting into or out of vehicle and assists with baggage.
• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulation and safety precautions for passengers.
• Reports delays, accidents and traffic violations.
• Inspect bus and maintain proper levels of gas, oil and water before departure.
• May load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
• Transports and secures passengers luggage, groceries and wheelchair.
• Spends a majority of the day driving a sedan or a bus.
• Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Must have excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid MO Class E (or higher) driver’s license at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Department of…