Driver, Goodwheels

Applications due by August 15, 2025

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $17-$17.50/hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule: Monday-Saturday 4am-7pm. This program is tremendous flexibility in allowing you to set up your own regular schedule. On the application, please state your hours of availability.

Full-Time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver, Goodwheels is responsible for safely transporting clients to medical appointments, community resources, and other scheduled events using Goodwheels vans. This role provides comprehensive door-through-door service for both Medicaid and private-pay clients, ensuring each individual is accompanied safely into their destination.

At Goodwill, we take pride in going the extra mile for those we serve. The Driver will embody compassion and a strong customer-first mindset, delivering inclusive, respectful, and attentive service that reflects our commitment to community care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Transportation:

• The Driver must have compassion and understanding for all Goodwheels clients. The driver must be able to read and understand road maps, maintain, follow and adjust the schedule of client pick-up and drop off times. The incumbent will follow rules and regulations for driving within the State of Colorado.

Van Maintenance and Safety:

• The Driver is responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The driver will ensure all clients always utilize seat belts at all times as well as assist clients on and off the vehicles. The driver will ensure the vehicle's fuel tank is always maintained at least half full.

Tracking and Reporting:

• The Driver will conduct and document the vehicle inspection sheet of the vehicle prior to operating and report any vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor immediately. The driver will maintain a good working knowledge of vehicle accident reporting. The Driver will complete Trip Manifest and any other necessary documentation when transporting clients.

Relationship Management:

• The Driver will communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, and staff personnel. In addition, the driver will engage and maintain conversations/interactions/responses with clients that encourage independence and respect. The incumbent will also perform all other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Some transportation experience; working individuals with physical and/or developmental challenges.

Other:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers (disabled, seniors, etc.)
• The incumbent must be able to perform heavy lifting and sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Must be comfortable driving in inclement weather.
• This position has tremendous flexibility in allowing you to set up your own regular schedule; (Goodwheels offers our clients transportation services Monday - Saturday from 4:00 a.m. through 8:00 P.M.)
• Must maintain a professional attitude, appropriate hygiene, dress/groom, and be punctual/dependable.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

Compliance:

Goodwill of Colorado's Goodwheels Department participates in Transdev Health Solutions. Transportation Providers: As the state contracted broker for Health First Colorado, Transdev manages NEMT services for the entire state of Colorado. Transdev focuses on providing safe and timely transportation to give Medicaid members more flexibility, freedom and control over their personal health. In Colorado, we need a strong network of independent drivers and transportation providers as well as volunteers, local residents, facilities and community organizations with access to working vehicles to support the Health First program. To obtain proper credentialing for Colorado NEMT Providers, there are additional background checks required:

• Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Identity History Summary/Rap Sheet (or proof one does not exist)
• Colorado Department of Revenue (DMV) - Motor Vehicle Record/Driving Record (7-year search)
• The driver must be willing to be certified in CPR and 1st Aid.
• The driver must be willing to certify in passenger assistance training, wheelchair securement training, and any further state or federal certification requirements, or HCPF (Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing).
• Must be willing to certify in defensive driving course.
• All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background, MVR, CAPS, DORA check, and drug screening.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 471 - Driver, Goodwheels Dept Number: 5125

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - OCCASIONALLY

STANDING - OCCASIONALLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - CONTINUOUSLY - Driving