Driver

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 3% employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holid a

Fitness center access

Life, AD&D

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance, 


Discount purchasing program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a dedicated transportation driver to move residents to medical appointments and community activities. The role includes assisting residents on and off the vehicle, maintaining safety, and confirming daily vehicle readiness.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and CDL if applicable, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and CDL License (if applicable) are required/certifications.
• Experience transporting residents preferred (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.
• Assist residents onto and off the vehicle and to destinations as needed.
• Notify supervisor of any required vehicle repairs.
• Complete daily van checklist and monitor gas levels.
• Ensure vehicle inspection schedule compliance.
• Keep driveways and walkways safe and report hazards.
• Clean interior and exterior of the van weekly.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

CDL License

Experience in transportation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL License (if applicable)

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!
This position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments and to the community for admission

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!
This position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments and to the community for admission
from local hospitals, as well as activity outings in a safe and courteous manner and other requests as deemed necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.
• Assist the residents onto and off the vehicle and to point of destination if required.
• Notify their supervisor of any required repairs to the vehicle.
• Complete the checklist on the van at the beginning of each day and check the gas on the van before each trip.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle inspection schedule.
• Keep facility environment safe by removing unsafe items from driveways and walkways. Report broken or hazardous objects to your supervisor.
• Clean interior and exterior of van weekly.

Education And Work Experience

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s): Valid Driver’s License and CDL License, if applicable
• Experience: 2+ Years

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision
  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
  • For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

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Compensation Pay Range

$16.06 - $20.88 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.06 - $20.88 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.