CDL DRIVER - Part time

Clarendale Six Corners • Columbia, MD

4d • $25

About The Position

At Residences at Vantage Point, caring for people is our passion. We believe in serving the needs and wants of older adults – caring for them just as we’d care for a member of our own family.
We offer our employees a competitive hourly rate or base salary, with an excellent benefits package after 60 days of employment. This includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
403(b) retirement plan with a company match
Company-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance
Paid holidays and vacation program
If this sounds like the type of place you’d like to work, we’d like to hear from you. For career information call 410-964-5454. To submit your resume, please email [email protected]. Your career awaits at Residences at Vantage Point.
BUS DRIVER – CDL LICENSE
STATUS: Non-Exempt, hourly, part-time, less than 30 hours
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Life Services
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The CDL Driver is responsible for the timely and safe transporting of residents to various individual and group activities.

Requirements

• High school education preferred. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers license (CDLP) in the State. Must have a good driving record.
• Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times.
• Must be able to interpret and follow map directions.
• Wears appropriate non-slip footwear.
• Must be able to sit in a vehicle for up to 6 hours per day; must be able to stoop, bend, stretch and squat to load and unload cargo areas. Schedule routine preventive maintenance on vehicles according to schedule. Keep vehicles clean. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds for handling luggage and resident groceries. May be exposed to the elements (rain, snow, cold, heat) for short periods of time. Must have good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers residents to all scheduled activities where bus transportation is needed according to the schedule created by the coordinator.
• Completes a safety check of the bus before transporting residents to and from scheduled trips or activities.
• Accurately records vehicle mileage and resident attendance for all scheduled transportation on the daily log sheet per documented training.
• Properly secure residents in wheelchairs and scooters per documented training.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicle, inside and out.
• Transports vehicle to service locations for routine preventive maintenance on vehicles as scheduled by supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor of necessary bus repairs and vehicle malfunctions.
• Notifies supervisor of resident concerns, problems, or incidents immediately.
• Makes miscellaneous runs for administration errands as necessary.
• Maintains all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with a company match
• Company-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED