Part-time/Full-time Driver Needed For Disabled Veterans USD 15.00 Florida - Jacksonville, United States - Navarre

Description

USD 15.00 | Jacksonville, FL, USA Part-time/Full-time Navarre Corporation is seeking candidates for driving positions available in the Indianapolis, IN area. We are seeking part-time and full-time employees to perform special needs non-emergent medical transportation services for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Drivers will be remote and will not report to an office.

**Description**

Drive provided shuttle/sedan in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area within a daily assigned time schedule

Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required

Stop at designated points to load and unload passengers

Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters

Notify dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical trouble

Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary

Complete and submit written reports concerning passengers and all accidents

Assist passengers with boarding and stowing luggage

Ability to assist with lifting greater than 50lbs

**Requirements**

Excellent communication skills

Able to work various shift hours and days assigned.

All candidates subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

**Compensation**

**All drivers will have a starting wage of $15.41 per hour + fully paid benefits in accordance with federal regulations. Our benefits packaged includes, but is not limited to), 401(a) retirement contributions, 100% employer paid health, vision, dental insurance, term-life insurance policy, company provided vehicle, company provided gas card, and uncapped overtime.**

***Vacation pay** will be accrued at a rate of .04 hours/hour worked for a maximum of 80 hours per calendar year.*

***Holidays** will be paid in accordance with federal law:* A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR

***Must provide copy of valid Drivers License***

***This is contingent upon passing a successful background check.***

Federal Contractor, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Navarre Corporation employs over 200 people across 10 states. We are a government contractor providing transportation services for VA Hospitals across America. We transport disabled veterans to and from their medical appointments.

Highest Level of Education--Please select OneHigh School Diploma or GED Some college Trade/Technical/Vocation Training Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree **Explore Company Location**