Driver - CDL

Life Care Services•Sun City, FL

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for safely and punctually transporting residents to individual and group activities, functions, and medical appointments. The role also includes vehicle safety checks, mileage and attendance records, vehicle cleaning and preventive maintenance coordination, reporting repairs and resident concerns, and performing administrative errands as needed. This is a PRN position, with work on days, weekends, and evenings as needed.

Requirements

High school education.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
Valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class B passenger endorsement.
Good driving record and compliance with the company’s Driver Selection Policy standards.
Courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude toward residents.
Ability to interpret and follow map directions.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Ability to sit in a vehicle for up to six hours per day.
Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to load and unload cargo areas.
Ability to perform routine preventive vehicle maintenance and keep vehicles clean.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to handle luggage and resident groceries.
Good driving skills when handling vehicles on wet or slippery roads.

Responsibilities

Transport residents to scheduled activities, functions, and appointments.
Complete a safety check of the applicable car or bus before transporting residents.
Record vehicle mileage and resident attendance for scheduled transportation.
Keep vehicles clean inside and out.
Take vehicles to service locations for scheduled preventive maintenance.
Notify the supervisor about necessary repairs and vehicle malfunctions.
Immediately report resident concerns, problems, or incidents to the supervisor.
Make administrative errands as needed.
Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in proper condition.
Complete work in the priority order established by the supervisor.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform other specific duties assigned by the supervisor.