CDL Transportation Driver

The-Davis-Community-; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand Pay

Free gym membership and indoor pool

Shift differential

Work-life balance

Growth

Competitive wages

Job summary

The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC is seeking a part-time Transportation Driver to transport residents to scheduled appointments and outings in our Independent Living setting. The role requires CDL or willingness to obtain one, flexible schedule including some evenings.

Responsibilities include coordinating with administration, assisting residents with transfers, ensuring timely arrivals, and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Satisfactory driving record with NC Class C Passenger Endorsement; CDL preferred.
• At least 4 years of safe on-road driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation with administration and residents.
• Assist residents with transfers in and out of vehicles with proper body mechanics.
• Ensure timely arrival and pickup for appointments.
• Assist activity staff during off-campus activities.
• Know and use safety and emergency equipment in facility vehicles.
• Keep vehicles clean and presentable at all times.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in difficult communications.
• Perform duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving skills

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Communication skills

Disability accommodations awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lift van operation

Vehicle safety checks

Job description

Description

COMMUNITY CULTURE

At The Davis Community, deliberate and diligent efforts are made to emphasize and focus on an underlying culture of respect and service that can be seen and felt by all. Employees, residents, and guests of the community are treated with respect and personalized care to the best of the organization’s ability. The desire to continue to elevate all aspects of services is preeminent so that Davis can provide an empowering and caring retirement atmosphere filled with friends, enjoyment, and a fulfilling sense of community.

Our Leading advantages include:

• State-of-the-art Facilities
• On-demand Pay
• Low-cost lunches
• Free Membership to our gym and indoor pool
• Shift differential
• Work-life Balance
• Growth
• Competitive Wages

We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter? For us, ‘work that matters’ is less about what you do, and more about how you do it.

The Davis Community requires that all current and new employees, including contract staff, receive an annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless a reasonable or disability accommodation is granted.

BASIC PURPOSE

The transportation driver is responsible for driving residents to scheduled appointments as requested. The transportation driver will drive residents to planned outings when needed and available. We are currently seeking a CDL Driver to workday part time in our Independent Living. Flexible schedule which may include some evenings

MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES

• 1. Coordinates with administration regarding transportation appointments.
• 2. Assist resident with transferring in and out of vehicle when needed with appropriate body mechanics being used.
• 3. Ensure resident arrives and is picked up from appointment in a timely manner.
• 4. Assist activity staff during off-campus activities.
• 5. Be familiar with safety and emergency equipment in facility vehicles, both in understanding and use of equipment.
• 6. Ensures that the vehicle is clean and attractive at all times.
• 7. Demonstrate professional behavior when dealing with difficult communications with various parties.
• 8. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Use of lift van, pick-up truck, bus, cars, wheelchairs and cellular telephone for coordinating transportation.
• Work in all types of weather (i.e. cold, hot, wet, dry) in comfortable setting in presentable attire.
• Able to control all situations from sick residents to heavy traffic.
• Knowledge of safe driving skills and capable of making responsible decisions relating to transporting residents.
• Able to drive and use lift van and lift buses.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Minimal exposure to infectious disease.
• May be subject to noisy, hot or cold, humid and busy environment.
• Exposure to some noise and stress.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Communicate via telephone and other automation vehicles.
• In an emergency, is expected to respond and includes the possibility of evacuation of residents.
• Physical job demands may be subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licensure/ Certification: Satisfactory driving record. NC State Class C with Passenger Endorsement Driver’s License; Has CDL or willing to obtain CDL

Experience: At least 4 years of safe, on-road/city driving.