Driver (CDL)

633 Tallgrass Creek, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

PTO with volunteer hours

Discount on on-site dining

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Driver to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and staff within our gated retirement community. The role includes operating vehicles with wheelchair ramps and lifts and assisting passengers with boarding and alighting.

Starting compensation is $17.00 per hour, based on experience. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, onsite medical centers, and growth opportunities as we expand our

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class C with passenger endorsement.
• Minimum three years of verifiable driving experience.
• Current and valid DOT Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled trips.
• Operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts, including securement systems.
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.

Skills

CDL Class C

Passenger endorsement

Transportation experience

21+ years old

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

Location: Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Driver and help ensure the safety of our cherished residents, valued visitors, and dedicated employees within our gated retirement community.

Compensation: Starting at $17.00, based on experience.

What we offer

• 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
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• 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.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. 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. Tallgrass Creek 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. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.