Transportation Driver, CDL Per Diem
About The Position
The Transportation Driver, CDL, provides transportation services for older adults living independently, in assisted living, or in the healthcare center, as well as employees and other passengers in the Hebrew SeniorLife community. The transportation program includes a seven-day-a-week, 19-hour-a-day employee shuttle, on-demand trips within the 160+ acre campus, resident medical appointments, field trips, shopping, memorial services, and other trips. The driver prepares and maintains vehicles, supports passenger safety and mobility, follows traffic and safety rules, and provides punctual, courteous service consistent with Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission. The role also includes documenting trips, coordinating vehicle maintenance and inspections, responding to vehicle issues, and being available for emergency call-ins. This is an on-site, per-diem position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with CDL Class C or higher and passenger endorsement.
- Excellent driving record with a clean accident history documented by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.
- At least three years of related work experience.
- Computer literacy, including experience with databases, Windows, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- BLS, EMT, or First Responder certification is recommended; certification is provided in-house, and the posting says it should be obtained within six months of hire.
- Familiarity with the geography of Boston, Massachusetts.
- Professionalism, proactivity, collaboration, and a results-oriented attitude.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound judgment, good intuition, and the ability to remain calm and think clearly during emergencies.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, and manage workload with discipline and focus.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist passengers when boarding and exiting vehicles, including assisting residents with wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids.
- Complete transportation tasks according to written requisitions or verbal instructions and prioritize requests by urgency.
- Follow safety regulations and ensure passengers are properly dropped off and screened at main entrances.
- Prepare vehicles before scheduled trips, arriving 30 minutes early when required, particularly in extreme weather.
- Record starting and ending mileage and times on a daily sheet.
- Cover scheduled trips or notify the Transportation Coordinator or Security Administration if unable to do so.
- Report unsafe or broken equipment, vehicle issues, and needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or department.
- Schedule vehicle maintenance and inspections, ensure required inspections are performed annually, and maintain fleet cleanliness.
- Keep transportation vehicles clean and tidy.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of facility and patient-related information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Use phones only when necessary and when the vehicle is not in active service; do not make personal calls.
- Be available for emergency call-ins as required.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator or Security Administration.
- Provide kind, professional customer service to residents and families and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment.
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Education Level
High school or GED
