Driver

Atria Senior Living; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward (Full Time)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is hiring for a transportation role in East Greenwich, RI. The position involves driving residents to events and activities, assisting with boarding and alighting, and maintaining safe transportation. CDL is required, and familiarity with local routes within an 8-mile radius is expected.

Atria emphasizes safety, reliability, and resident-focused service in a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, safe driving practices, and collaboration

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months of related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Five or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Able to operate a 7–16 passenger bus, limousine, or car per state and company requirements.
• Experience with vehicle emergency repairs; able to change tires and perform minor on-road maintenance.
• Knowledge of streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Position requires driving responsibilities and may use company or personal vehicle.
• Must meet Atria Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle from community to social and other destinations according to schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle safely.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraints to stabilize wheelchairs during trips.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel and lubricants; report maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor daily/weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance records.
• Deliver groceries and belongings to residents' apartments.
• Assist Engage Life Department with activities and programs as needed.
• Ensure travel expenses are charged to the community business office daily.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to company guidelines.
• Handle emergencies and basic First Aid; report unsafe conditions to leadership.

Skills

Commercial driver's license

Route knowledge

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer matchTuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Able to operate a seven (7) to sixteen (16) passenger bus, unless otherwise required by Atria or state law. Able to operate a limousine or car, tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks.
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.

Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation service and serve as support staff for the Engage Life Director or Maintenance Director. Coordinates vehicle pre-maintenance, maintenance, and repair to ensure vehicle longevity.

• Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
• Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments.
• Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.
• Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines.
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.