Driver (On Call / PRN)

Erickson Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k match

Onsite medical

Dining discount

Growth opportunities

Volunteer hours

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Highland Springs community in North Dallas, TX is seeking a Driver to transport residents, staff and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled trips. The role involves operating non-CDL buses and vans with wheelchair ramps and lifts, assisting passengers with boarding, and maintaining the vehicle and logs.

Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, DOT medical certification, and at least 3 years of verifiable driving experience, with a minimum age of 21.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain DOT Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate before starting.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, and visitors to appointments.
• Operate non-CDL passenger buses, vans, and sedans with wheelchair ramps and lifts.
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting.
• Prepare vehicles for use with pre/post-trip inspections and refueling.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Log and track vehicle usage.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT Medical Card

3+ years driving

21+ years old

Wheelchair lift operation

Job description

Location: Highland Springs 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.

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 non-CDL passenger buses, vans, and sedans; vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts
• 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
• Valid State driver’s license.This license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain prior to starting, a current and valid D.O.T. Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate indicating successful completion of a D.O.T. Physical Examination. This certificate must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable driving experience
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to drive
• Ability to operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts, including securement systems. Ability to operate Community vehicles safely; to include non-CDL passenger buses and sedans, demonstrated by successful completion of a road test

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

Compensation: commensurate with experience, $15.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Highland Springs is a beautiful 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. 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. Highland Springs 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.