Full-Time Driver/Dispatcher

Oaknoll Retirement Residence•Iowa City, IA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is looking for a Driver/Dispatcher to join our Transportation team! Driver/Dispatchers at Oaknoll Retirement Residence do more than just assist in coordinating transporting our residents, they help enable our residents to have a strong sense of independence and freedom by allowing them to make plans and take trips they may no longer have the ability or confidence to do themselves. Oaknoll is a not-for-profit community that provides resident-centered care and services through our CREATE culture. CREATE is an acronym for our values: caring, respect, enthusiasm, awareness, teamwork, and encouragement. We believe that people should experience joyful, active, and connected lives as they age. We believe people should have the opportunity to receive competent, caring, and compassionate health care when they need it. We believe our community is both special and unique because of the people who live here, the people who work here, and the relationships that they build together. We strive to make the lives of our residents and our staff meaningful and fulfilling. If you want to share in these values and the relationships that they allow us to build, we are looking for YOU! Oaknoll is hiring a full-time Driver/Dispatcher. The Driver/Dispatcher is responsible for not only safely transporting our residents and providing outstanding transportation and support services, but also for coordinating transportation schedules, taking incoming requests for transportation, and dispatching drivers accordingly. They are also responsible for ensuring Oaknoll Transportation vehicles are appropriately cleaned and filled with fuel for use, as well as reporting maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate persons. Typical shifts will be 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, some flexibility required to accommodate driving for special events in the evening and on holidays or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree
General understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel
Valid Iowa driver's license
Provide a certified driving record before hire
Have or be willing to get a Class D (Chauffer's) endorsement

Responsibilities

Safely transporting residents
Providing outstanding transportation and support services
Coordinating transportation schedules
Taking incoming requests for transportation
Dispatching drivers accordingly
Ensuring Oaknoll Transportation vehicles are appropriately cleaned and filled with fuel for use
Reporting maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate persons