Transportation Driver

Timber Ridge at Talus; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Ridge at Talus in Issaquah, WA, is seeking a Transportation Driver for full-time, on-site work.

The role transports residents to medical appointments, shopping, and activities, while ensuring comfort and safety. The driver performs basic vehicle inspections, keeps trip logs, and communicates with residents, families, and staff to coordinate transportation services.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required to operate community vehicles.
• Experience driving a truck or similar vehicle.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.
• Customer service oriented with patient-centered approach.
• Reliable, with ability to follow schedules and report maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to medical appointments, shopping, and activities.
• Operate community vehicles in accordance with laws and policies.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Maintain trip logs and schedules; communicate with residents and staff.

Skills

CDL Class A

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Job description

Company Description

Timber Ridge at Talus is Seattle’s premier resort-style senior living community, located in Issaquah, Washington and built in 2008. As part of the Life Care Services Family of Companies, Timber Ridge offers a professionally managed and supportive environment for residents and team members. The community provides multiple levels of care, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Team members at Timber Ridge work in a collaborative setting focused on resident well-being, safety, and high-quality service.

Role Description

The Transportation Driver is a full-time, on-site role based at Timber Ridge at Talus in Issaquah, WA. In this role, the driver safely transports residents to and from medical appointments, shopping trips, social outings, and other planned activities while providing courteous assistance and ensuring comfort. Daily responsibilities include operating community vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and company policies, performing basic vehicle inspections, and reporting maintenance needs. The driver also helps residents board and exit vehicles, maintains accurate trip logs and schedules, and communicates effectively with residents, families, and staff to coordinate transportation services. This position supports a positive resident experience by delivering reliable, friendly, and timely transportation.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong truck driving skills and experience operating a truck or similar vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Candidates should possess a valid CDL Class A or appropriate commercial driver’s license required for the vehicles operated.
• Candidates should possess effective communication skills to interact clearly with residents, families, and team members.
• Candidates should possess customer service skills to provide respectful, patient-centered support and a welcoming experience.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include a clean driving record, ability to assist with limited resident mobility needs, basic vehicle inspection skills, reliability in adhering to schedules, and prior experience in senior living, healthcare, or passenger transport.