Transportation Coordinator Driver Full Time

Green Oaks Senior Living; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Transportation Coordinator (Driver) to provide reliable, resident-focused transportation within the community. This full-time role includes driving, scheduling, and coordinating resident trips with emphasis on safety and service.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years of licensed driving experience, and a valid state license.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation services during scheduled hours, including medical trips.
• Safely operate community vehicles to transport residents and plan routes.
• Enter and manage transportation requests in the digital system.
• Maintain vehicle readiness with routine inspections and clean, fueled vehicles.
• Support programming events with planning, logistics and safe return schedules.
• Perform non-driving support during non-scheduled hours as needed.

Skills

Licensed driver

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: Full Time Sunday - Thursday

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.

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.

Compensation

$18-$18