Driver - CDL

Five Star Senior Living; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Senior Living is seeking a Driver to provide safe and courteous transportation for residents and their families. The ideal candidate will have a CDL with passenger endorsement, strong customer service skills, and a genuine interest in fostering relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience required.
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to Resident Activities.
• Assist residents in and out of vehicle.
• Communicate vehicle maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with B class and passenger endorsement

Job description

The Opportunity

We are actively looking to add a Driver to our team. The primary objective for the Driver is providing safe, courteous, and on schedule transportation to our residents and their families. The Driver represents the organization by being visible throughout the community. Residents are to be treated with respect, courtesy, and graciousness at all times. The Driver is expected to foster the best possible relations with volunteers, actual and potential residents, agency donors and community sponsors.

What You’ll Do

Execute

• Driving the company vehicle (car or bus) to Resident Activities.
• Assisting residents in and out of vehicle.
• Inspecting the company vehicle before and after trips.
• Communicate any vehicle maintenance needs.
• Perform light office duties, including, but not limited to, answering incoming calls or in person inquiries to setup Resident's travel.
• Complete all reports as requested by the Executive Director.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with B class with passenger endorsement required.
• Must have 5 years minimum experience.
• Strong customer service skills are a must!
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.