Transportation Director jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Lifecare Ambulance is hiring full-time and part-time Mobility Transportation Driver for our Battle Creek location. At Lifecare, we pride ourselves on the character and caliber of our employees.

Lifecare Ambulance is hiring part-time drivers for our Mobility Transportation Services / PACE transportation program in Battle Creek.

MTS Drivers provide timely and safe transport for clients of the PACE senior center. Clients are driven to and from facilities, homes, and medical appointments in PACE buses or specially equipped Ford Transit Wheelchair Vans.

Our MTS drivers are friendly, caring, and professional. We offer flexible schedules and have a welcoming and supportive team.

High-quality patient care and service to our community are at the center of all we do. We have a friendly and supportive team and are looking for driven, service-oriented Mobility Transportation Drivers.

Headquartered in Battle Creek, Lifecare provides EMS to all of Branch County along with St. Joseph, Berrien, Kalamazoo, Barry, Eaton, and Calhoun counties.

Our EMTs typically work 10 to 12-hour shifts delivering patient care under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional special team opportunities for EMTs include honor guard, tactical EMS, and bicycle response teams.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the MTS Manager, MTS Drivers will :

• Drive clients in well-maintained specially equipped wheelchair-accessible buses or Ford Transit vans.
• Assist clients with on and off-boarding using the electric wheelchair lift when needed.
• Provide clients with safe and timely transit in a clean vehicle.
• Treat clients with compassion and respect.
• Interact professionally and courteously with PACE clients, family members, facility staff, and co-workers.

Job Details

• Part-time positions with a max of 29 hours per week.
• Some weekend and holiday hours are available.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Job training is provided, including CPR and First Aid certification for all employees. #CB

Skills & Requirements

Job Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Valid chauffeurs license (can be obtained after job offer but must be acquired prior to start date).
• Ability to pass an agility test including :
• Demonstrated ability to safely drive and operate the PACE bus or wheelchair van.
• Push wheelchairs weighing 60 pounds.
• Push wheelchairs holding clients weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Ability to pass a company-sponsored background check, drug screen, and physical (includes nicotine test.)
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and with a diverse range of people.

Post-Employment Requirements

• Obtain a valid Michigan chauffeur's license before new employee orientation.
• Successfully complete a CPR and first aid class within a specified period of time.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer of F / M / Disability / Vets.

Lifecare Ambulance is a member of Emergent Health Partners

Last updated : 2024-04-23