Chauffeur DOT - Laclede Groves - Part time including weekends and Evenings

Lutheran Senior Services; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services seeks a DOT Chauffeur to drive community vans/buses (16+ passengers) and assist with resident activities. Excellent resident service and safe vehicle operation are essential.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, assisting with boarding, maintaining vehicles, coordinating transportation for events, and assisting with setup as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License for transporting 16 or more passengers (Passenger Endorsement)
• DOT Compliant Physical
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
• Ability to handle challenging situations and remain flexible for evening or weekend activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents; writing reports as required

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from activities and appointments; assist with boarding, seating, seat belts, walkers, wheelchairs, groceries and packages
• Maintain and fuel the vehicle; perform preventative maintenance including checking oil and tire pressure; keep vehicle clean
• Assist Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator with transportation for events and appointments
• Pickup and deliver mail, supplies, equipment, and resident/agency parcels as requested
• Complete and log daily Driver Activity and Vehicle Reports
• Assist with facility set-ups as required

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Patience

Flexibility

Written reports

Job description

Job Description:

Summary

The “Chauffeur, DOT” is responsible for driving the community van or bus (including vehicles transporting 16+ passengers) and assisting in managing social activities for the residents in and out of the Life Plan Community; Provides excellent customer service to residents.

Responsibilities

1. Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings; Provides assistance to residents to include boarding and leaving the bus, assistance with seat belts, walkers, securing wheelchairs, groceries and packages

2. Responsible for the general upkeep of the vehicle including: fueling vehicle and conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure and delivering vehicle to authorized service facility; Keeps the vehicle clean

3. May be assigned the responsibility of assisting the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator by coordinating transportation for events, activities, appointments, etc.

4. May be assigned the responsibility of picking-up and delivering mail, supplies, equipment, and both resident and agency parcels, as requested

5. May be required to complete and log daily Driver Activity and Vehicle Reports according to prescribed procedures for their location

6. May be assigned the responsibility of assisting with facility “set-ups” as may be required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Driver’s License for transporting 16 or more passengers (including the driver): Class C License (or a Class A or Class B) with a Passenger Endorsement

• DOT Compliant Physical

• Must be CPR and First Aid certified

• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred

• To be successful in this position, an employee will need patience and the ability to handle challenging situations; There may be circumstances that require the ability to make independent decisions when warranted; Flexibility may be required to accommodate evening or weekend activities

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents; Written skills for reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical activities, demands and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

Employee must be willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays when necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is constantly required to use sight to perform the job of driving.

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs.

The employee is in and out of a vehicle on a daily basis and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary; The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 10, $18.05/hour to $28.80/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials: No.

For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.

Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Additional Information:

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