Community Transport Driver- Full Time

Plymouth Harbor Incorporated; Sarasota, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Harbor Incorporated in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Driver to provide safe, comfortable transportation to residents. You will operate a fleet, assist residents in/out of vehicles, and help with loading parcels while maintaining logs and vehicle cleanliness.

This full-time role includes evening and weekend shifts as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma, hospitality or customer service experience, and a clean driving record; CDL or CPR may be required later.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Hospitality/customer service experience.
• Able to operate vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and able to use a computer.
• Clean driving record for 2+ years.
• Willing to obtain CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement if not current.
• Willing to obtain CPR certification.
• Background screening required by Florida law.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services to residents using Plymouth Harbor fleet.
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles and with belongings.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine maintenance.
• Keep travel and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Drive for evening/weekend trips as scheduled.
• Maintain safe, courteous, and professional conduct.
• Follow Plymouth Harbor safety standards and keep areas neat.

Skills

Customer service

Driving (vehicle)

English fluency

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

700 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Driver is responsible for providing transportation services to Plymouth Harbor residents in a safe, comfortable, efficient, and reliable manner. In addition, this job position participates in the operation of the Health Services medical supplies.

Full time- Weekends as needed.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Transportation Services

• Provide transportation services to Plymouth Harbor’s residents as assigned utilizing its fleet of vehicles in a manner that best benefits the residents of Plymouth Harbor following routine schedules where applicable.
• Extend proper courtesy to Plymouth Harbor residents utilizing transportation services including appropriate greetings, opening/closing doors, and assisting in/out of vehicles safely as needed. Timely response to requests.
• Assure that assistance is provided to residents in loading/unloading items such as grocery sacks, walkers, etc., as well as assisting residents in and out of vehicles.
• Participate in the routine maintenance and cleaning of Plymouth Harbor’s fleet of vehicles as assigned.
• Assist in at least weekly cleaning (interior and exterior) of all fleet vehicles.
• Maintain travel and vehicle maintenance logs as required.
• Assist valet as directed by the Lead Driver or Director.
• Drive for evening/weekend trips as scheduled.
• Participate in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in work and break areas.
• Participate in keeping all departmental equipment/supplies in good order.
• Keep abreast of current regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles.
• Comply with Florida State statutes regarding required continuing education credits.
• Work safely complying at all times with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services as approved or required.
• Maintain work area, equipment, and supplies in a clean, sanitary, and organized manner. Ensure that work areas are neat and confidential materials are properly stored before leaving area on breaks, end of workday, etc.
• Within Plymouth Harbor property, call 555 in the event of an emergency.
• Work safely; complying at all times with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
• Discharge properly such other responsibilities and duties as the Director and/or Vice President of Support Services may direct.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• Must have prior hospitality/customer service experience.
• Must be able to operate vehicles with automatic and standard transmissions.

General:

• Must be a detail-oriented person and be able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence.
• Must have good communication skills; speaking, writing, and listening.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have good computer skills.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a clean driving record for 2 plus years.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for Class C or higher vehicles with a Passenger Endorsement from the state of Florida if you do not currently hold one.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a CPR certification.

Important Background Screening Information:
As required by Florida law (House Bill 531), candidates must complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.
For details, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

700 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA