Driver (CDL with passenger endorsement)

WELLQUEST•San Diego, CA

4d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver safely and punctually transports residents and staff to medical appointments, shopping trips, community outings, recreational events, and other scheduled activities. The driver provides courteous, dependable service that supports residents’ quality of life and complies with applicable federal, state, Department of Transportation (DOT), and community regulations. The role involves assisting older adults with varying mobility and cognitive abilities, including helping passengers board and exit vehicles and handling mobility devices, wheelchairs, and walkers. The driver may escort residents into medical offices and other facilities when required and assist with resident activities and outings as directed by the Programs Director. The position includes conducting daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintaining mileage logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, and other transportation documentation; and keeping vehicles fueled, clean, and in safe operating condition. The driver reports vehicle concerns, incidents, injuries, accidents, damage, resident concerns, and safety issues promptly. The driver must maintain a current commercial driver’s license with required endorsements and DOT medical certification, participate in DOT random drug and alcohol testing, monitor schedules through designated platforms, maintain confidentiality, and follow employee and community policies. Additional department projects, community events, and other duties may be assigned by the Programs Director or Executive Director.

Requirements

Clean DMV record and a Class C, B, or A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
Maintain a good driving record.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and front desk staff.
Remain in constant contact with the facility.
Be flexible, punctual, and dependable, with the ability to comply with a sometimes-heavy transportation schedule.
Enroll in DOT random substance and alcohol testing.
Demonstrate sensitivity and caring for older adults.
For communities licensed for 16 to 49 persons: at least six months of experience providing planned activities, or enrollment in an appropriate education or training program.
For communities licensed for 50 or more persons: one year of experience conducting group activities and knowledge of evaluating residents’ needs, supervising other employees, and training volunteers; the licensing agency may waive these requirements upon the community’s written presentation of a satisfactory alternative plan.
Maintain current required driver licensing, endorsements, and DOT medical certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely transport residents and staff to and from medical appointments, shopping trips, community outings, and scheduled activities.
Provide residents with safe, dignified, courteous, and dependable transportation.
Escort residents into and out of medical offices and other facilities when required.
Assist residents with boarding and exiting vehicles, including safe handling of mobility devices, wheelchairs, and walkers.
Follow established transportation schedules and maintain punctuality.
Ensure passengers are properly secured before operating a vehicle.
Follow traffic laws, DOT regulations, and company driving policies.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain accurate mileage logs, vehicle inspection reports, maintenance records, and transportation documentation.
Keep vehicles fueled, clean, and in safe operating condition; promptly report vehicle concerns.
Maintain compliance with vehicle licensing, inspection, and regulatory requirements, and ensure community vehicles are professional in appearance and free from unauthorized personal items.
Interact respectfully and courteously with residents and communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
Demonstrate patience and understanding when assisting residents experiencing cognitive impairment, memory loss, or mobility limitations.
Assist with resident activities and outings as directed by the Programs Director and support resident engagement and quality-of-life initiatives as a member of the Programs team.
Maintain a current driver’s license, required endorsements, and DOT medical certification; participate in DOT random drug and alcohol testing programs.
Monitor transportation schedules through designated scheduling platforms and remain in constant contact with the facility.
Immediately report incidents, injuries, accidents, vehicle damage, resident concerns, and safety issues.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information and adhere to the Employee Handbook and community standards.
Assist with department projects and community events as assigned and perform other duties deemed necessary by the Programs Director or Executive Director.