Wheelchair Van Driver — Four 10-Hour Days

Job overview

Wheelchair Van Driver is an onsite role in Rochester, NY, with service at various locations. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one weekday off and Saturday and Sunday off. Starting pay is $18.42 per hour. The Transportation Department supports Lifetime Assistance’s mission to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The driver safely transports passengers on assigned routes and assists with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility devices. The role also maintains vehicle readiness and trip records while providing respectful, supportive service to passengers and communicating with staff, caregivers, and families.

What you'll do

• Operate agency vehicles on assigned routes
• conduct and document pre-trip inspections
• report maintenance or safety concerns
• keep vehicles fueled, clean, and equipped
• assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility devices
• maintain attendance, trip logs, and incident reports
• communicate with participants, staff, caregivers, and families
• complete required training and certifications
• assist with route coverage and ongoing training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wheelchair van driver

transportation

mobility assistance

passenger safety

rochester ny

lifetime assistance

$18.42/hour

four 10-hour days

monday–friday

weekends off

nys driver’s license

$1,000 welcome bonus eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible for a $1,000 welcome bonus
• no-premium health insurance
• tuition assistance and scholarships
• paid training and coaching
• paid time off
• career-growth opportunities.

Why this role

Four 10-hour days with weekends off; $1,000 welcome bonus eligibility; paid training and coaching; high school diploma or equivalent preferred; one year of professional driving experience required.

About the employer

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.