Driver

Cogir Senior Living; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages, training, and growt

Early access to paycheck

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Tigard, OR, is seeking a Transit Driver to safely transport residents to appointments, activities, and other engagements. You will assist residents entering and exiting vehicles, operate wheelchair lifts, and ensure safety and comfort throughout trips.

The role emphasizes friendly, patient service and adherence to safety standards while supporting a caring, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license (CDL may be required).
• Passenger endorsement (if required by state regulations).
• Minimum 3 years driving record with clean history.
• At least 1 year experience driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Experience operating large vehicles or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation service for residents to and from various locations.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, using wheelchair lift/stairs as needed; open/close doors; load/unload walkers and wheelchairs as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction during departures/returns.
• Prepare the van/bus for operation and coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure vehicle documents (license plates, inspection tags, insurance cards) are current per policy.
• Follow transportation safety procedures and maintain valid driving license per state regulations.
• Assist in resident programs and activities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents and engage in friendly conversation during trips.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Transportation logistics

Education

High School diploma

Valid driver’s license

Passenger endorsement

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Driver will ensure the safe transportation of our residents to and from various destinations, such as appointments or activity group outings, assisting them with safe onboarding and offboarding as necessary. The ideal candidate is friendly, patient, and committed to providing excellent service to seniors while ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation service for the residents to and from various human service locations, work sites, educational institutions, medical facilities, grocery stores, drug stores, and others.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, utilizing the wheelchair lift/stairs as needed; open and close doors; and load/unload walkers and wheelchairs as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction are priorities, and account for the presence of all residents when leaving or returning to the community.
• Prepare the van/bus for operation and coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance.
• May be responsible for ensuring all vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly per local and state policy.
• Follow and understand the rules of the road and transportation safety procedures.
• Maintain current driving license per state regulations to perform transportation services.
• Assist in the resident programs as needed, including resident activities and special events.
• Build positive relationships with residents, engaging in friendly conversation and providing support as needed during trips.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and licenses:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license (a CDL license may be required per state or local regulations).
• Passenger endorsement (if required by state regulations).

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least three (3) years of driving record and a clean driving history.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Experience in operating large vehicles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional, friendly, and patient demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and commitment to treating our residents with the utmost respect.