Medicar Driver

Job Opportunity

Pleasantly greet each customer at arrival.

Drive assigned vehicle to locations as assigned by dispatch.

Have knowledge on safe use and operations of the wheelchair lift.

Provide courteous wheelchair escort between designated points.

Must be familiar with area hospitals, contracted accounts, and have general knowledge of the streets of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Must complete Wheelchair Safety Training.

Must check wheelchairs for safe operation prior to each use.

Must clean wheelchairs after each use.

Make sure to assist with all car doors, and offer a hand of assistance to those customers who appear to need it while entering and exiting the vehicle.

Watch carefully and assist with customers who appear to need assistance in the parking lot.

Assist all customers with wheelchairs and walkers if need be.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

• Must possess great customer service skills.
• Must be able to stand and / or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push wheelchairs with guests over considerable distances.
• Must be able to push wheelchairs weighing more than 150 pounds with clients sitting in them.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete state of Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center, HFS Driver / Attendant Safety Training class.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening and background check.

MedEx is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

If you are a U.S. applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us at 847-673-6333 or email info@medexambulance.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.