CDL Driver - Per Diem

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plans

401k with company match

Onsite medical centers

30% discount on food

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking a CDL Driver to ensure the safe transportation of residents and visitors within our gated retirement community. This role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class C, with at least three years of driving experience and the ability to operate vehicles with wheelchair access.

The position offers competitive pay at $20/hour along with an inclusive culture and various employee benefits, including PTO and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age to drive.
• Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License Class C (or higher) with passenger endorsement.
• Minimum of three years of verifiable driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled appointments.
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts.
• Log and track vehicle usage.

Skills

Transportation services experience

Vehicle operation with wheelchair ramps

Pre and post-trip vehicle inspections

Passenger assistance

Job description

Location

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a CDL 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
• PTO Plans 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.

Compensation: $20/hour

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

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.