Senior Transportation Specialist - Part-Time

PALA BAND of MISSION INDIANS; Pala (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Pala Band of Mission Indians seeks a Senior Driver to transport senior community members to appointments and events. A courteous, safety‑minded driver with a clean record is essential for daily operations and on‑call trips.

The role requires assisting seniors in and out of vehicles, maintaining vehicle readiness, and coordinating with the Senior Department on schedules. Part‑time, hours vary.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Clean driving record and enrollment in a random drug-testing pool.
• Very flexible schedule; planning 1 month in advance or short-notice additions.

Responsibilities

• Drive seniors to doctor appointments, grocery trips, movies, and other needs.
• Take seniors on day trips or longer trips.
• Coordinate with Senior Department Director on schedule and issues.
• Assist seniors in and out of vehicles and with bags.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled and stocked with water/soda.
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections and log results.
• Clean vehicles after trips and remove all items.
• Complete required documents and logs accurately and timely.
• Provide courteous, helpful service to seniors.
• May deliver meals as backup.

Skills

Personality-flexible

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Lifting capability

Handicap lifts operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handicap lifts

Job description

Pala Band of Mission Indians seeks a Senior Driver to transport senior community members to appointments and events. A courteous, safety‑minded driver with a clean record is essential for daily operations and on‑call trips.

The role requires assisting seniors in and out of vehicles, maintaining vehicle readiness, and coordinating with the Senior Department on schedules. Part‑time, hours vary.