CDL Driver Flex

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO and volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Food and beverage discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Driver at Eagle’s Trace in West Houston, Texas, to transport residents, staff and visitors within our continuing care retirement community. The role requires a CDL Class C with passenger endorsement and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Starting pay is $15 per hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with 3% match, onsite medical centers, and growth opportunities as we expand our communities.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class C with passenger endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years verifiable driving experience.
• DOT Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Ability to operate vehicles with wheelchair ramps and lifts.
• Must be 21 years or older to drive.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled appointments.
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts.
• Operate passenger buses and sedans.
• Assist passengers with boarding and off-boarding from the vehicle.
• Prepare vehicles for usage with pre/post-trip inspections and refueling.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Log and track vehicle usage.

Skills

CDL Class C with passenger endorsement

Vehicle operation

Driving experience 3+ years

Pre/post-trip inspections

Age 21+

Education

DOT Physical/Medical Certificate

Job description

Location: Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Driver and help ensure the safety of our cherished residents, valued visitors, and dedicated employees within our gated retirement community.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $15 / hr

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled appointments
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts
• Operate passenger buses and sedans
• Assist passengers with boarding and off-boarding from the vehicle
• Prepare vehicles for usage, including performing pre & post-trip vehicle inspections, refueling, and other related tasks
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles
• Log and track vehicle usage

What you will need

• Previous transportation services experience preferred
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to drive
• Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License Class C (or higher) with passenger endorsement is required. This license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Ability to operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts, including securement systems
• Minimum of three 3 years of verifiable driving experience as noted through a driving record check
• Current and valid D.O.T. Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate. This certificate must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Eagle’s Trace is a beautiful 70-acre continuing care retirement community in West Houston, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Eagle’s Trace helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.