Driver

Atria Senior Living; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Annual anniversary reward

Annual scores reward

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Roslyn, NY is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide safe community transport for residents and assist the Engage Life team with activities.

You will operate a bus or similar vehicle, help residents board and alight, and ensure wheelchairs are secured while on trips. A CDL and knowledge of local streets are essential for routing and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience; flexible training options.
• 5+ years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle maintenance programs.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Able to operate 7–16 passenger bus; limousine or car; basic tire changing and equipment.
• Experience with vehicle emergency repairs and basic maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Driving responsibilities required and may use company/personal vehicle.
• Must meet Atria Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, courteous transportation for residents and support Engage Life or Maintenance Director.
• Drive from community to social and other destinations per schedule.
• Assist residents into/out of vehicle and secure wheelchairs as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions and coordinate vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain daily/weekly trip records and maintenance logs.
• Deliver groceries or belongings to residents' apartments when required.
• Support Engage Life activities and submit travel charges to the business office.

Skills

Driving experience

Vehicle maintenance

CDL required

Safe driving

Wheelchair securement

MVR policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

First Aid Kit

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 match
• Tuition 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.