Transportation Driver / CDL Class B Rquired

US Lawns; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Vacation Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Direct Deposit

Job summary

California Armenian Home is seeking a Transportation Driver to shuttle residents using a van or small bus. A CDL Class B license is required, and duties include assisting passengers, securing wheelchairs, and meeting DOT requirements.

The role involves driving on scheduled routes and ensuring passenger safety throughout trips. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior customer service experience, preferably in senior living.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CDL Class B license required.
• Must provide driving history for past 10 years.
• Experience in customer service preferred, especially with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Drives a van or small bus to transport residents per schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle.
• Secures wheelchairs with restraints to stabilize during trips.
• Operates radio to communicate with base or other vehicles.
• Cleans and services vehicles and schedules resident transport.
• Meets all DOT requirements and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

People skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Company Description

Building on the legacy and vision of our Founders, the California Armenian Home, as a progressively led non‑profit, is committed to provide a one‑of‑a‑kind, people centered, planned community to serve all levels of senior living with extraordinary lifestyle experiences, compassionate care, and gracious hospitality.

Guiding Principles:

• Always put people first.
• Provide warm hospitality and heartfelt compassionate care.
• Family, celebration, tradition, good food & good people.
• Inclusive culture based on integrity, humility, and compassion.
• Serving our residents and one another with respect.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and enrichment.
• A wonderful place to call home.
• Environment of teamwork and trust for employees.

Our leadership extends beyond business goals and business results. It focuses on our Mission and Principles, to guide our resident experience and our employee culture.

Job Description

Transportation Experience Preferred, CDL Class B Driver's License Required

Position Summary: Drives a van or bus to transport residents by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Drives vehicle from community area to destination according to an assigned schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Secures passengers' wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during a trip.
• Operates radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.
• Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Schedules appointments for residents to be transported.
• Meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B is required.
• Must provide a current DMV print out containing the driving history of the past (10) years.
• Experience in a customer service environment, preferably in a senior living setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding by carrying out simple one‑or‑two‑step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Competencies:

• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works both outdoors and indoors all year.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Lunch‑On‑Us twice per week
• Health & Wellness Program
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• 24/7 monitored guard house, for an extra layer of security.