Part Time Driver - Non-Profit Transportation Service

Community Rides Vermont, is a non-profit transportation service serving primarily Washington County with a fleet of electric vehicles, seeking qualified part-time drivers. Headquartered in Barre, VT, we are growing and looking for friendly, open-minded individuals to safely transport passengers to and from appointments, work, errands, and activities. We also operate some contracts to drive students to/from their home to school.

Applicants must be 21 or older, comfortable with company provided smart phones and technology systems, be able to provide physical assistance to passengers with limited mobility when necessary and work varying shifts. Special training provided with competitive pay, and room for growth.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a job that makes a big impact on your local community! Join a friendly team in a flexible, welcoming work environment. No CDL required for this position. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests to include marijuana(recreational and medicinal uses.)

Seeking Individuals to Fill These Shifts:

· AM Shift (typically 6:15am-12pm)

· PM Shift (typically 2pm-6pm, potentially until 9:30pm)

· Flexible Shift (Varied shift times throughout week, likely 4-6 hour shifts)

All shift times will vary based on daily demand changes. These are approximations.

Qualifications:

· Must be able to safely and effectively drive every vehicle in Community Ride Vermont’s fleet. A CDL is NOT required for this position.

· Must have sufficient strength and dexterity to assist passengers of varying mobility abilities and if needed help load and unload wheelchairs, groceries and personal items from vehicle trunk.

· Must be able to sit for periods of up to 6 hours with a very short break. Have the ability, on a routine basis, to bend, stoop, twist, reach, climb stairs, and lift heavy objects up to 35 pounds on a regular basis.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

· Must have had a driver's license for a minimum of three (3) years.

· Must have demonstrated sensitivity to issues related to poverty and the barriers faced by people with low incomes.

· Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check – CRVT Drivers are designated as “safety-sensitive” positions, where a criminal conviction may cause the candidate to be deemed ineligible for hire in that position, regardless of the circumstances. CRVT employees are subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment.

· Must have a polite and professional disposition.

· Must be able to remain calm in stressful driving situations.

· High school diploma is preferred.

· Must be 21 years old or greater.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person