Transportation Coordinator (Driver)

The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Center; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Transportation Coordinator (Driver) at The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Center in Missouri. This full-time role covers medical, recreational, and personal transportation, including scheduling, resident communication, and vehicle readiness.

You will operate community vehicles, maintain records in our digital system, and support programming with safety-focused outings. A valid driver's license and 3+ years of licensed driving are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21+ with at least 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Valid Missouri Class E driver's license with clean MVR.
• Ability to safely operate passenger vehicles, buses, and mobility lifts.
• Experience with older adults, transportation, or coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services during scheduled hours for medical, recreational, and personal trips.
• Safely operate community vehicles to transport residents.
• Enter and manage transportation requests in the digital TMS; keep schedules accurate.
• Maintain vehicle readiness with routine inspections and clean, fueled vehicles.
• Assist Entertainment & Programming with outings, planning, and safety adherence.
• Provide operational support during non-driving hours as needed.
• Support scheduling and alignment with guidelines.

Skills

Licensed driver

Mobility assistance

Resident care awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Transportation management system

Job description

• Compensation: USD 16.00 - USD 17.50 - hourly

Company Description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

The Transportation Coordinator (Driver) plays a critical role in delivering a structured, reliable, and resident-focused transportation program within the community. This role extends beyond driving to include transportation coordination, scheduling, resident communication, and operational support.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Provides transportation services during scheduled work hours, including, but not limited to, coverage of designated medical transportation days (Tuesday and Thursday).
• Safely operate community vehicles to provide medical, recreational, and personal transportation to
• Enter and manage transportation requests in our digital transportation management system, ensuring schedules are accurate and aligned with community transportation guidelines and availability.
• Maintain vehicle readiness by completing routine inspections and ensuring vehicles are clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
• Support the Entertainment & Programming team with scheduled outings and events, including planning, logistics, resident participation, and adherence to safety protocols and return schedules.
• During non-driving hours, provide community support as needed, including programming, interdepartmental support, and other operational tasks, maintaining consistent productivity throughout scheduled work hours.
• Enter and manage transportation requests in our digital transportation management system, ensuring schedules are accurate and aligned with community transportation guidelines and availability.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you will need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must have a valid state Driver’s License (Class E in Missouri) and Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to safely operate passenger vehicles, buses, and mobility lift systems while assisting residents with mobility needs.
• Previous experience with older adults, transportation, or coordination preferred.

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.