Driver

Wimmer Communities; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Ridge Senior Community in southeastern Wisconsin is seeking a Driver (No CDL required) to transport residents across multiple properties. This role emphasizes safety, courtesy, and reliable service to residents, ensuring timely arrivals for events and activities.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, complete transportation logs, and assist residents with mobility while upholding all safety procedures and Forest Ridge policies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 1 Year professional driving experience required
• Excellent driving record required
• Must pass pre-employment tests and screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents safely. (Multiple Properties)
• Courteous interaction with residents, guests, family members and staff.
• Keep scheduled appointments on time.
• Prior to the first departure of the day, complete Vehicle Pre-Inspection Checklist and report any failures.
• Prior to every departure and before return, fill out the Resident Transportation log.
• Ensure seatbelts are secured, wheelchair strap tie-downs used, safety precautions followed with oxygen containers, and exits are managed.
• Vehicle kept clean; assist residents; adhere to Forest Ridge policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate with Building Maintenance Director; comply with local, state, and federal regulations; attend trainings.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with elderly

Communication with residents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a recipient of the Top Workplaces Award since 2016, we have proven ourselves to be one of the best places to work in southeastern Wisconsin. We are a family business that understands the importance of work-life balance so if you need a flexible schedule, let us know!

At our Forest Ridge Senior Community, we have an opening for a Driver. (No CDL required) This positionprovides transportation for our residents. This includes shopping and events as well as maintaining the bus cleanliness and scheduled maintenance.

Schedule:

Full Time with some evenings and weekends required

Rate:

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Drive residents safely. (Multiple Properties)
• Courteous interaction with residents, guests, family members and staff.
• Keep scheduled appointments on time.
• Prior to the first departure of the day, of van, fill out the Vehicle Pre-Inspection Checklist of all operating systems and report to the Building Maintenance Director if the vehicle fails inspection.
• Prior to every departure and before return, the driver will fill out the Resident Transportation log.
• The driver will:
  • Make sure seatbelts are secured for all passengers.
  • Make sure wheelchair strap tie-downs are used in securing wheelchairs.
  • Make sure safety precautions are followed with oxygen containers by securing
  • them in the vehicle.
  • Be aware of the various exits available on the vehicle and assist riders in their
  • use if emergency evacuation of the vehicle is necessary.
  • Make sure the interior temperature of the vehicle remains comfortable even
  • with varying outdoor temperatures.
• The vehicle will be checked by the driver as empty after each disembarkation.
• Clean bus as assigned, gather and dispose of waste.
• Adhere to the philosophy, policies and procedures as established by Forest Ridge.
• Must have a genuine interest in the needs of the elderly population, understanding the problems they encounter and have patience and tact in serving their needs.
• Acknowledge, comprehend and support the residents and the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Maintain confidentiality of both residents and staff.
• Maintain communication with the Building Maintenance Director regarding issues with residents, families, and/or staff.
• Comply with all required local, state and federal regulations.
• Attend and participate in committee meetings, trainings, in services, community events as required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 1 Year professional driving experience required
• Excellent driving record required
• Must pass pre-employment tests and screening.