Driver - CDL

Bellingham at West Chester•Sun City Center, FL

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for safely and punctually transporting residents to scheduled individual and group activities, functions, and medical appointments. Duties include completing pre-trip safety checks, recording vehicle mileage and resident attendance, keeping vehicles clean, taking vehicles for scheduled preventive maintenance, and notifying a supervisor about repair needs, malfunctions, or resident concerns and incidents. The Driver may also run administrative errands, maintain tools and supplies, attend assigned training, and perform other duties as directed. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification is required. This is a PRN position with work on days, weekends, and evenings as needed. Pay is $19.00 per hour, with daily pay available.

Requirements

High school education required.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
Valid state driver’s license.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement.
Good driving record and compliance with the company’s Driver Selection Policy standards.
Ability to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with 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 when handling luggage and resident groceries.
Good driving skills when handling vehicles on wet or slippery roads.

Responsibilities

Pick up and deliver residents for scheduled activities and appointments requiring transportation.
Complete safety checks of the applicable car or bus before transporting residents.
Accurately record vehicle mileage and resident attendance for scheduled transportation.
Keep vehicles clean inside and out.
Take vehicles to service locations for scheduled routine preventive maintenance.
Notify the supervisor of required repairs and vehicle malfunctions.
Immediately notify the supervisor of resident concerns, problems, or incidents.
Make administrative errands as needed.
Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in proper condition.
Complete work in the priority order set by the supervisor.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform other specific duties assigned by the supervisor.