Part-time/Full-time Driver Needed For Disabled Veterans USD 17.00 Marion

USD 17.00 | Marion, IL, United States Part-time/Full-time Navarre Corporation is seeking candidates for driving positions available in the Jackson, TN 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 $16.94 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 the potential for 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 4.174)***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**