Wheelchair Van Driver – As Needed / Per Diem

Job overview

The Wheelchair Van Driver – As Needed / Per Diem role is onsite in Rochester, NY, serving various service locations. Starting pay is $18.42 per hour. Lifetime Assistance’s mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The driver safely transports program participants and supports their mobility needs. By assisting with boarding and mobility devices, maintaining vehicles and trip records, and communicating with participants and families, the role contributes to respectful and dependable transportation services.

What you'll do

• Operate agency vehicles on assigned routes
• complete 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wheelchair van driver

as-needed

per diem

accessible transportation

passenger assistance

mobility devices

intellectual disabilities

rochester ny

lifetime assistance

$18.42/hour

flexible scheduling

paid training

tuition assistance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No-premium health insurance, tuition assistance and scholarships, paid training and coaching, career development, and paid time off.

Why this role

Flexible, as-needed call-in position with no mandatory weekly hour minimums and a cap of around 30 hours when working. Mandatory bi-monthly team meetings are held from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

About the employer

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Needs Transportation. Sector: 48.