Driver

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Foster City, CA is seeking an experienced transportation driver to safely transport residents to social and other destinations according to a scheduled plan. You will assist residents entering and leaving the vehicle and ensure wheelchairs are secured for trips.

You will also perform routine vehicle maintenance and report repairs as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a CDL, and at least five years of driving experience with preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 seven to sixteen passenger bus, limousine or car and related equipment.
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs and basic on-road maintenance.
• Knowledge of streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Position requires driving responsibilities and potential use of company or personal vehicle.
• Must meet Atria Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle from community to social and other destinations per schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle safely.
• Secure wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize during trips.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle and report maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor trip inspection and maintenance programs and recordkeeping.
• Deliver groceries and belongings to residents' apartments.
• Support Engage Life Department activities as needed.
• Submit charges to the business office daily for travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record per company guidelines.
• Handle emergencies and basic First Aid.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Executive Director.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driver's license

Safe driving

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Record-keeping

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.