Chauffeur, DOT-1

Lutheran Senior Services•Glen Carbon, IL

1d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The “Chauffeur, DOT” is responsible for driving the community van or bus (including vehicles transporting 16+ passengers) and assisting in managing social activities for the residents in and out of the Life Plan Community; Provides excellent customer service to residents.

Requirements

Driver’s License for transporting 16 or more passengers (including the driver): Class C License (or a Class A or Class B) with a Passenger Endorsement
DOT Compliant Physical
Must be CPR and First Aid certified
To be successful in this position, an employee will need patience and the ability to handle challenging situations
Ability to communicate effectively with residents
Written skills for reports
Employee must be willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays when necessary
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
The employee is constantly required to use sight to perform the job of driving.
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs.
The employee is in and out of a vehicle on a daily basis and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary
The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
There may be circumstances that require the ability to make independent decisions when warranted
Flexibility may be required to accommodate evening or weekend activities

Responsibilities

Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings; Provides assistance to residents to include boarding and leaving the bus, assistance with seat belts, walkers, securing wheelchairs, groceries and packages
Responsible for the general upkeep of the vehicle including: fueling vehicle and conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure and delivering vehicle to authorized service facility; Keeps the vehicle clean
May be assigned the responsibility of assisting the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator by coordinating transportation for events, activities, appointments, etc.
May be assigned the responsibility of picking-up and delivering mail, supplies, equipment, and both resident and agency parcels, as requested
May be required to complete and log daily Driver Activity and Vehicle Reports according to prescribed procedures for their location
May be assigned the responsibility of assisting with facility "set-ups" as may be required