Driver CDL

Ohio Living; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living in Columbus, OH is seeking a CDL Driver to provide safe, timely transportation for residents and patients, while upholding company standards. The role emphasizes safety, vehicle maintenance, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Ohio DRIVE training, CDL with passenger endorsement, and five years of commercial driving experience. You will work full-time day shift, weekends and holidays as scheduled, with opportunities to contribute to efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of commercial driving experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• CDL Class C with passenger endorsement required.
• Defensive driving Certification and Ohio DRIVE training completed or willing to complete.
• Proficient with basic computer tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient transportation services to residents and patients while driving safely according to schedule.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness; conducts regular inspections and reports repairs.
• Observes safety procedures and notifies supervisor of schedule changes.
• Completes logs and documentation accurately and submits to supervisor.
• Greets and assists residents/patients in and out of the vehicles as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading & writing English

Listening & communication

Schedule adherence

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio DRIVE training completion

Defensive driving courses (minimum 4 hours)

CDL Class C with passenger endorsement

Five years of commercial driving experience

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Internet

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Full Time Day Shift

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Driver - CDL provides transportation for residents and patients in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that transportation is provided in a clean, safe, and timely manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Expectations Management - 50%

• Provides efficient transportation services to individuals and groups driving vehicles safely according to schedule
• Maintains a clean vehicle checking the inside regularly and picking up trash and vacuuming as needed. Takes vehicle to car wash and cleans outside of vehicle as assigned.
• Observes safety and security procedures while transporting residents/patients.
• Notifies supervisor of any changes and/or cancellations in the daily transportation schedule.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Asset and Materials Management - 20%

• Maintains a safe vehicle and performs vehicle inspections as directed.
• Reports repairs, service needs, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Uses downtime constructively for vehicle cleaning and light maintenance.

Administration and Reporting - 20%

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Completes logs, reports, and other documentation accurately and submits to supervisor.

Care Management and Service Delivery - 10%

• Listens and responds to the needs of residents/patients and staff members.
• Greets and assists residents/patients in and out of the vehicles as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the Ohio Department of Aging DRIVE and defensive driving courses or willing to complete.
• Completion or willing to complete the Federal Transportation Administration drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion and post-accident training program if applicable.
• Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification through the National Safety Council or willing to obtain.

Experience

• Five years of commercial driving experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal driving laws and regulations required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
• Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
• Must be at least 23 years of age.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 2 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 4 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 8 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts - Work day
• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II