Transportation Coordinator (Driver) - Full-Time

Silver Glen Senior Living; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Transportation Coordinator (Driver) to deliver a resident-focused transportation program. You will drive, coordinate routes, manage requests in our digital system, and support programming activities across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years of licensed driving, and a valid license with clean MVR. Join our team and help provide safe, reliable transportation for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Experience coordinating transportation and assisting older adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services during scheduled hours and cover designated medical days.
• Safely operate community vehicles for medical, recreational, and personal transport.
• Enter and manage requests in the digital transportation system and keep schedules accurate.
• Maintain vehicle readiness with routine inspections, cleanliness, and fuel checks.
• Support Entertainment & Programming with outings, logistics, and safety adherence.
• Assist with non-driving tasks and interdepartmental support during scheduled hours.
• Ensure schedules align with transportation guidelines and availability.

Skills

Licensed driver

Customer service

Mobility assistance

Safety-minded

Schedule coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transportation Management System

Job 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. Sunday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

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

• 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.