JOB SUMMARY
Delivering essential transportation services within the Shared-Ride Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation
services. In summary, the Driver will operate a mini-van, van, small transit bus or other assigned
Shareride vehicle to transport customers from point of pick-up to the point of delivery; program
vehicle will be wheelchair-accessible. A Driver must provide general and reasonable assistance
for all shared-ride customers by providing door-to-door service. This assistance includes, but is
not limited to the following: pushing and securing wheelchairs; helping carry personal items;
and/or, helping load, unload, and carry groceries. A Driver must also maintain positive
communication with customers, other staff and the general public, and assist with other
transportation-related tasks, as needed.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager or Assistant Program Manager as
assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Possession and maintenance of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license; access to reliable
transportation and an adequately insured vehicle; and,
 Be at least 21 years of age.
 Previous professional passenger transport experience is preferred.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
 Upon conditional offer of employment, the individual shall submit to a pre-employment
substance abuse test in which the results are confirmed negative;
 Be willing and able to provide transportation services for assigned routes within the Georgia Counties.
 Must participate and complete CPR and First-Aid Training, and maintain certification in
each; and,
 As part of on-going employment, complies with all federal and agency alcohol and substance
abuse policies and regulations that apply to safety-sensitive positions, including required
substance abuse testing and reporting.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 Works non-traditional work hours, as assigned; this may include evenings, weekends, and
holidays. A+ currently provides service 7 days a week,
from approximately 5 hours a day.
 Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions
without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand,
climb stairs, have unrestricted use of the upper body, and finger dexterity. Must also have
corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, be able to safely push,
pull, tug or lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and assist passengers, including
passengers with restricted mobility, to enter and exit the vehicles. Upon a conditional offer
of employment, at regular intervals, or when it’s considered appropriate during employment,
a medical evaluation/physical may be required (at employer’s expense) to verify the
capabilities described above;
 Maintains and promotes a positive, professional image ensuring that attire is safe, clean, and
does not detract from positive customer service or working relationships with the general
public; proper footwear is required to provide safe mobility into and out of vehicles;
 Evaluates as having negative-result alcohol and other drug tests, as required by Federal
regulations;
 Possesses a home telephone or personal cell phone; and,
 Participates in job-related training, as assigned.