Driver (CDL) PRN

The Estates at Carpenters; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland, FL is seeking a professional Driver to transport residents safely and on schedule. You may work nights and weekends as needed.

You will assist residents with boarding, manage daily schedules, navigate routes, and ensure vehicles are fueled and clean. The role requires a valid CDL with passenger endorsement and proven driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Minimum three years of commercial driving experience.
• Excellent navigation and route-planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents safely and on schedule.
• Assist residents with boarding/exiting vehicles.
• Maintain daily transport schedules and paperwork.
• Plan routes considering traffic, weather, and delays.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and fuel.
• Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures.

Skills

Navigation skills

Time management

Communication

People skills

Education

CDL with passenger endorsement

Tools

GPS / Navigation apps

Job description

Description

Job Objective/ Summary

Drivers are responsible for transporting residents in a timely manner and may have to work nights and weekends to accomplish their duties.

Essential Functions

• Transport residents to and from destinations safely, in a timely manner, and on schedule.
• Assist residents with special needs to board and exit vehicles.
• Assist residents with personal items and packages.
• Enter transportation slips on the computer and create a daily schedule.
• Fulfill administrative needs.
• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
• Always interact with residents and staff professionally.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and rules.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date mileage and repair records.
• Inspect vehicles for operational fitness before use and at the end of shift.
• Immediately report all needed vehicle repairs.
• Wash and maintain interior of vehicles.
• Immediately report any adverse incidents or accidents.

Requirements

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• A valid CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement, and at least three years of commercial driving experience.
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, communication, and people skills.

Supervision (direct reports and level of supervision)

• Works under the direction of the Lifestyle Director. Decision Making Authority
• Best route to avoid traffic, construction, and weather delays. Additional Requirements/Preferences
• Must successfully pass the mandated criminal background checks.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and reference checks.
• Must be able to pass a professional driving test.
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III

Your tasks do not involve routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other contaminated materials. In the event of an unexpected blood, body fluid or tissue spill there will be an employee available who has been designated to take responsibility for clean-up and decontamination of potentially infectious body substances. You are not to come in contact with potentially infectious body substances.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to interact with residents and staff who are emotionally upset, angry or distraught. In such interactions, employees must be able to maintain control and professionalism.

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.