Driver

The Goodman Group, LLC; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a Driver I to transport residents safely, support activities, and contribute to a welcoming community.

You will greet residents, ensure comfort, maintain logs, and perform pre/post-trip checks while upholding safety and Fair Housing standards.

This role requires a high school diploma, valid license, and the ability to work nights/weekends. A friendly, dependable demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to read maps and plan routes.
• Strong customer service and hospitality mindset.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to activities and appointments by driving the company tram.
• Greet residents with a happy and friendly demeanor, and ensure their comfort during the trip.
• Maintain comfort controls and music preferences for residents during travel.
• Routinely clean and sanitize the bus between trips and at shift start/end.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the community vehicle.
• Keep vehicle logs updated with accuracy.
• Assist with other department activities when not driving.
• Support cleanliness and curb appeal of the community.
• Interact positively with residents to maintain satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards, Fair Housing, and OSHA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Overtime flexibility

On-call readiness

Communication skills

Reading maps

Attendance

Independent work

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

The Driver I position play’s an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. You will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents by transporting residents safely and as scheduled. The Driver I is an engaging and enjoyable individual who brings happiness and comfort to our residents during their trip. They are a key driver of hospitality and dependability within community.

Driver I

The Driver I position play’s an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. You will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents by transporting residents safely and as scheduled. The Driver I is an engaging and enjoyable individual who brings happiness and comfort to our residents during their trip. They are a key driver of hospitality and dependability within community.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to activities and appointments by driving the company tram.
• Greet residents with a happy and friendly demeanor, and ensure their comfort during the trip
• Ensure residents find comfort with the heat or air level, and if the music played on their trip is of their liking. Maintain flexibility in hospitality as you adapt to their needs
• Routinely clean and sanitize the bus between trips, and at the beginning and end of your shift
• Responsible for the daily inspections and maintenance of the community vehicle (cleanliness gas, oil, coolant, tire pressure, etc.)
• Keep vehicle log documentations up-to-date with high level of accuracy
• Assist with other department activities when you are not scheduled to drive
• Contribute to the cleanliness and curb appeal of the community
• Interact positively with residents to maintain high levels of resident satisfaction
• Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity as a representative of the community
• Comply with all industry Fair Housing rules and regulations
• Operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times
• Other duties as assigned by Property Manager

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
• Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours
• Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Required to work on an on-call basis
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills
• Must possess current license with appropriate endorsement or ability to obtain the same
• Must have and maintain a driving record that meets the facility’s vehicle use policy, which will be provided
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to read a map and plan a route before departure

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Prior experience in driving residents and company vehicles is preferred
• Fluent in English, verbal and written

Tools

Use of cleaning products and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, brooms and mops are required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stoop; kneel; climb stairs; crawl; lift, push or pull objects (up to 20 pounds); talk; and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate with internal and external customers.

Platinum Service®

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Fair Housing

It is the policy of the Community to adhere to the requirements of all federal, state, and local privacy, property and civil rights laws, including Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, commonly known as the "Fair Housing Act." The Fair Housing Act establishes federal policy for providing fair housing throughout the United States and is intended to assure equal housing opportunities for all citizens. Consistent with the law, it is the policy and commitment of the Community to ensure that fair and equal housing opportunities are granted to all persons in housing and rental opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status, status with regard to public assistances, familial status, national origin, or disability. This will be accomplished through employee awareness of legal requirements, along with ongoing training and instruction. All employees are expected to follow the Community’s policies and the law regarding fair housing.

Working Conditions

This position will be required to work more than 40 hours per week, and on any day, including but not limited to weekends and holidays as necessary. While performing the duties of the job, the employee works in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including inclement weather. The noise level of the environment is usually moderate. This position is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Acknowledgement

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time. By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.