Description
This job posting covers both Chauffeur Van Driver and Mini School Bus Driver positions, with route assignment opportunities throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. During the interview, you and the interviewer will determine which role is the best fit for you and the company.
We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs. We have a variety of shift options available. If you're seeking part-time hours, we’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits your needs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Safely and reliably transport and assist passengers to and from their pickup and drop-off locations, including community-based programs, activities, and events. This may include, but is not limited to, medical transportation, school routes, and transporting senior citizens.
This position requires a minimum of five years of driving experience with no restrictions, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a chauffeur’s license. Applicants must also meet all job-specific requirements, including background checks, physical examinations, and drug and alcohol testing.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
- Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
- Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
- Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
- Establish favorable working relationships with student passengers, parents, school staff, co-workers, and company management.
- Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by company and/or other approved agencies.
SPECIFIC ABILITIES
- Operate non-commercial motor vehicle types and lift equipment, as assigned.
- Demonstrate knowledge of geographic service area of the routes traveled.
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to transportation.
- Deal with varying behaviors and characteristics of passengers.
- Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
- Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time.
- Act in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
- Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
- Able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices, luggage, or cargo required by passenger(s).
BODY MECHANICS OF CHAUFFEUR VAN DRIVER
Chauffeur Van Drivers are required through their employment to perform various physical tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending, and carrying of heavy objects. Some examples of these are:
- Opening and closing a vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements of the engine.
- Opening and closing of all vehicle doors.
- Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, luggage, or other cargo by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push/pull pressure.
- Bending, supporting, and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a vehicle.
- Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
- Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle.
- Bend, stretch, pull, and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of vehicle doors and/or emergency exits on demand.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.