Transportation Coordinator

erickson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Highland Springs community in North Dallas, TX is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage vehicle usage, maintenance records, inspections, and trip documentation for the community motor pool. You will ensure availability of vehicles and assist with resident and staff transports, including wheelchair passengers.

Responsibilities include coordinating driver schedules, entering trips into the billing system, training on wheelchair securement and safe driving, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in transportation services.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a current and valid DOT Physical/Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Valid State driver's license required and to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and tracks vehicles for usage, ensuring availability when needed.
• Assists with transporting residents and staff, including those in wheelchairs.
• Helps maintain the daily transportation schedule.
• Enters transportation trips into the work order billing system.
• Prepares driver schedules and monitors requests for changes.
• Handles on-call duty as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Provides training on wheelchair securement and safe driving practices.
• Assists with minor vehicle repairs as appropriate.

Skills

Strong computer skills

1 year transportation experience

Driver's license

Education

DOT Physical/Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Transportation Coordinator! You will manage vehicle usage, maintenance records, inspections, repairs, safety equipment, and all trip documentation for the community motor pool.

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!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact

• Prepares and tracks vehicles for usage, ensuring availability when needed
• Assists with transporting residents and staff, including those in wheelchairs
• Helps maintain the daily transportation schedule
• Enters transportation trips into the work order billing system
• Prepares driver schedules and monitors requests for changes
• Handles on-call duty as assigned by the Supervisor
• Provides training on wheelchair securement and safe driving practices
• Assists with minor vehicle repairs as appropriate
• Performs additional duties as requested to ensure efficient department operations

What you will need

• Minimum of 1 year experience in transportation services required
• Strong Computer skills
• Office experience is preferred
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to drive.
• 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.

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, range starting at $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.