Driver (CDL)

Erickson Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO plans

401k with 3% match

Growth opportunities

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Devonshire by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Full-Time Driver (CDL) to serve residents, staff and guests at our premier gated retirement community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. You will be a welcoming face, ensure safety, and operate vehicles with wheelchair ramps and lifts.

This shift runs 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM on Sunday through Wednesday, with Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays off. The role requires a valid CDL with passenger endorsement, eligibility to drive at least 21, and a DOT medical

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old to drive.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class C with passenger endorsement.
• Experience operating wheelchair ramps and lifts.
• DOT Medical Certificate maintained as a condition of employment.
• Minimum three years of verifiable driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled trips.
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts.
• Operate passenger buses and sedans.
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting from the vehicle.
• Prepare vehicles for use including pre- and post-trip inspections and refueling.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Log and track vehicle usage.

Skills

CDL License

Passenger Endorsement

Wheelchair Lift

Pre-trip Inspection

Job description

Location:

Devonshire by Erickson Senior Living

FULL-TIME DRIVER (CDL)

Join our team at Devonshire @ PGA National as a Driver (CDL), where your primary responsibility is to protect, connect, and elevate the daily lives of our cherished residents, valued visitors, and dedicated employees.

In this role, you aren't just operating a vehicle-you are the welcoming face, the reliable driver, and the ultimate guardian of safety within our premier gated retirement community.

WORKING: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY

DAYS OFF: THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

What we offer

• Compensation: $19.00 an hour, commensurate with experience
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled appointments
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts
• Operate passenger buses and sedans
• Assist passengers with boarding and off-boarding from the vehicle
• Prepare vehicles for usage, including performing pre & post-trip vehicle inspections, refueling, and other related tasks
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles
• Log and track vehicle usage

What you will need

• Previous transportation services experience preferred
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to drive
• Current and valid Commercial Driver's License Class C (or higher) with passenger endorsement is required. This license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Ability to operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts, including securement systems
• Minimum of three 3 years of verifiable driving experience as noted through a driving record check
• Current and valid D.O.T. Physical/Medical Examiner's Certificate. This certificate must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Please read:

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info/flclearinghouse.com

Devonshire is a 26-acre resort-style continuing care retirement community located on the grounds of PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Devonshire helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.