About this position
Profession Driver or 2-Driver Team of Wheelchair Passengers 3.5 Days On/Off
Denver | Full Time
About Sunshine Rides
Sunshine Rides is a specialized, technology-driven passenger transportation company serving Colorado for over 30 years. At Sunshine Rides, our passengers ride with respect and our Professional Drivers enjoy first class vehicles, technology and teamwork. We foster a supportive and respectful work culture that values the contributions of every team member.
Being a Sunshine Rides Professional Driver
As a Professional Driver with Sunshine Rides, you will provide safe, reliable and compassionate transportation to individuals who need assistance traveling for healthcare, work, pleasure and more. You will be responsible for ensuring passengers’ comfort and safety and providing an enjoyable and professional passenger experience. You will play a critical role in providing essential services to our community. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to respect, care and customer satisfaction.
Professional Driver- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle position adds the loading, unloading and special care for riders in wheelchairs. The wheelchair vehicles are minivans with an easy-to-use low rear ramp, making loading and unloading easier and safer. Professional Drivers must take additional care to drive smoothly for these passengers.
Responsibilities
Performing rides that are shown on a company tablet
Ensuring passenger and vehicle safety
Providing superb customer service, including opening doors, assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle, loading belongings, accompanying passenger to door if needed
Proudly representing the company to the public
Inspecting vehicle at the beginning of every shift
Cleaning the vehicle at the end of every shift
Immediately reporting any incidents or accidents
Qualifications
A love of customer service
Safe, professional driving skills with good driving record
25 years of age
3 years driving experience
Valid Colorado driver license
Ability to pass a drug test
No major driving violations last 5 years
No major criminal offenses
Work Schedule
Each team member works (3) 12-hour days and (1) 6-hour day
Team members may switch shifts
Compensation
$35,440 to $50,000
Pay includes base and bonuses for safety, service and professionalism
Paid Sick and Vacation Time Off
Paid Sick Time Off- accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours, can use up to 48 hours per calendar year.
Paid Vacation Time Off- after 1 year of service, accrued at .01917 hours per hour worked up to 40 hours, can use all hours in a calendar year.
Extra Compensation
Earn cash rewards for earning positive passenger ratings
Earn cash for referring new drivers
Opportunity for overtime
Share of company profits 3% of your gross pay after one year
Company contributes up to 4% matching to your 401k
Retirement Savings
Retirement savings plan (401k) after one year
For Uber & Lyft Drivers
Company pays for modern cars and equipment
Company pays for fuel, maintenance and repairs
Quality of Work Life
Driver Teams
Driver Scoreboards
Driver Services
Driver Tablets
Driver Safety (training, coaching, in-vehicle video)
Opportunities for advancement
Quality of Life
LifeCare Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal and financial support, education)
LifeMart Employee Discount Program (fitness, travel, tickets, apparel, dining, pet care and more)
Health Benefits for Full Time Employees
Worker Compensation Insurance for injuries while working from day 1
Healthcare clinic program where made available
Health Insurance for employee and family, company pays 50% of employee’s individual premium after 90 days
Dental Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days
Vision Insurance for employee and family, paid by employee after 90 days
(3) 12 Hour Shifts (1 ) 6 Hour Shift
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