SUMMARY:

• 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.