Back Up Driver

Position Description:

Part Time Driver. Hours will vary but will not usually exceed 20 per week. Reports to Ride Program Coordinator. Pay: $22/hour, plus IRS mileage reimbursement rate.

General Purpose of the Position:

The Backup Driver is responsible for providing rides to medical appointments and grocery stores for members of Mobility Matters in Contra Costa County and adjacent cities. Rides are assigned by the Ride Program Coordinator when volunteer drivers are not available. The Backup Driver will use their own vehicle to provide transportation to members.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Between the ages of 25-74.
• Clean car in good working condition available for rides.
• Current CA driver's license, proof of liability insurance, and vehicle registration.
• Excellent driving record and crime-free background.
• Compassionate, caring, and patient.
• Reliable
• Flexibility is a must.
• Must be able to use Google Maps or similar GPS navigation.
• Must be able to send and receive emails.
• Familiarity with cities and main driving arterials in Contra Costa County is a plus.
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.
• Must successfully complete three-hour driver training class before giving first ride.

Duties:

• Receive ride assignments via email from the Ride Program Coordinator, usually by Friday of the week before the rides.
• Call each member the day before their scheduled ride to introduce yourself, confirm the details of the ride request, and respond to questions.
• Arrive 10 minutes before scheduled pickup and provide the ride as planned using your own vehicle.
• Report the time and mileage of every trip via email.
• Report any concerns or new information to the Ride Program Coordinator.

If interested, please send your resume to Elaine Welch (CEO) at elaine@mobilitymatterscc.com.

Thank you!

You must be able to speak English.