CDL Driver (On Call / PRN)

Ericksonseniorlivingcareers; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Volunteer hours

401k match

Onsite clinic

Meal discounts

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in North Dallas, Texas is seeking a Driver to transport residents, staff and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled trips. You will operate vehicles with wheelchair ramps and lifts and assist passengers boarding and alighting.

Prepare vehicles with pre/post-trip inspections, maintain cleanliness, log usage, and ensure safety. A CDL Class C with passenger endorsement and a DOT Physical are required, along with at least three years of verifiable driving

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ to drive
• CDL Class C with passenger endorsement required
• DOT Physical/Medical Certificate required
• Minimum 3 years verifiable driving experience
• Ability to operate wheelchair ramps and lifts and securement systems

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled trips
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts
• Operate passenger buses and sedans
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting
• Prepare vehicles (inspections, refueling, maintenance tasks)
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Log and track vehicle usage

Skills

Transport residents and staff

Wheelchair ramps/lifts operation

Passenger transport (buses/sedans)

Vehicle inspections

Vehicle usage logging

Education

CDL Class C w/ passenger endorsement

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

Location:

Highland Springs 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.

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.

Compensation: commensurate with experience, $17.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Highland Springs is a beautiful 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, 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. Highland Springs 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.