Transportation Driver - Full Time

Croasdaile Village; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Group Term Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health/Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Job summary

A senior living community in Durham, NC, is seeking a Transportation Driver to transport residents and ensure a safe, caring environment. The position requires a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL) and a dedication to excellent service and compassion in transportation. Competitive compensation, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience.
• Currently possess a valid North Carolina CDL (commercial driver's license/passenger endorsed).

Responsibilities

• Drive residents to specified routes on time.
• Maintain a caring relationship with residents.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Report any unusual conditions or resident complaints to the supervisor.
• Protect residents' confidential information and adhere to transportation procedures.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Time management

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

CDL license (commercial driver's license)

Job description

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If you’relooking for a careerwith a strong,supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider becoming part of the Croasdaile team. You’ll join others who’ve quickly found that Croasdaile Village is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan, and opportunities to learn and grow.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Health/Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

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Position:Transportation Driver - Full Time

Location: Durham, NC

Job Id:676

# of Openings:2

Transportation Driver

1 Full Time (Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm)

REQUIRED: Currently possess a valid North Carolina "CDL"(commercial driver's license/passenger endorsed).

At Croasdaile Village, we value and recognize the importance of supporting, training and retraining our staff. Our mission of providing excellent services leading to an abundant life is an important goal of our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Croasdaile Village provides competitive salaries, educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or submit a COVID-19 Vaccination Declination, as a condition of employment.

Summary

Drives bus or van to transport residents over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide transportation services when scheduled or on an emergency basis for residents.
• Maintain and facilitate a caring, compassionate and understanding relationship with residents.
• As required, fill vans and buses with gas, check oil level, maintain vehicles' cleanliness and advise their supervisor of any necessary preventative or scheduled maintenance needs.
• The staff person will report all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident complaints to the appropriate nursing supervisor.
• The employee will respond and react in a kind, polite and professional manner to the residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.
• The employees will be responsible for protecting any confidential information concerning residents, family and/or the organization.
• Employee is expected to adhere to all organizational, departmental, and transportation procedures in the performance of the position responsibilities.
• The employee will be responsible to learn and schedule daily transportation runs as directed.
• The employee will be required to clean the inside and outside of all vehicles when not on a scheduled trip.
• The assigned employee must attend organizational or departmental conferences and/or in-services as scheduled.
• The employee is required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position, which will not significantly alter the job requirements.
• The individual must have an acceptable driver record and must report any changes in their driver's record to their supervisor.
• The employee is expected to follow all traffic signs and obey laws.
• The assigned driver must report damaged equipment, including vehicle, lift or safety system immediately to their supervisor.
• The employee is required to conduct a vehicle maintenance audit/check to include various safety checks to include adequate fuel levels.
• The employee must be registered and approved by the facility's insurance company.
• Must interact courteously, tactfully and politely with managers, co-workers, residents, vendors or associates to preserve productivity and moral.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Currently possess a valid North Carolina "CDL"(commercial driver's license/passenger endorsed).

Hospitality Promises

• You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile.
• You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect.
• You will strive to anticipate our resident’s needs and act accordingly.
• You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• You will hold yourself and others accountable.
• You will make our residents feel important.
• You will embrace and value everyone’s differences.
• You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.