Transportation Driver, CDL Per Diem
About The Position
The Transportation Driver, CDL, is a key member of the Hebrew SeniorLife team, providing transportation services for older adults living independently, in assisted living, or in the healthcare center. The transportation program includes a seven-day-a-week, 19-hour-a-day employee shuttle, on-demand transportation within the community, resident medical appointments, field trips, shopping trips, memorial services, and other transportation needs. Drivers promote passenger safety, follow traffic laws, maintain punctuality, and prepare vehicles in advance, particularly during extreme weather. They provide a positive passenger experience and service aligned with Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission. The role is on-site and per diem.
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.
- Minimum of three years of related work experience.
- Computer literacy, including experience with databases, Windows, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- BLS, EMT, or First Responder certification within six months of hire is recommended; certifications are provided in-house.
- Familiarity with the geography of Boston, Massachusetts.
- Professionalism, proactivity, collaboration, and a results-oriented attitude.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Sound judgment, good intuition, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility, initiative, and ability to remain calm and think clearly during emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist passengers when boarding and exiting vehicles, demonstrating hospitality and kindness.
- Assist residents with mobility aids, including wheelchairs and walkers.
- Follow written requisitions and verbal instructions, prioritizing requests according to urgency.
- Follow safety regulations and ensure passengers are properly dropped off and screened at main entrances.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of facility and patient-related information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Be available for emergency call-ins as required.
- Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled trips to prepare vehicles, particularly in extreme weather.
- Record starting and ending mileage and times on a daily sheet.
- Ensure required vehicle inspections are performed annually.
- Cover scheduled trips or notify the Transportation Coordinator or Security Administration if unable to do so.
- Report unsafe equipment, vehicle issues, and needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or transportation contact.
- Use the phone only when necessary and when the vehicle is not in active service; do not make personal calls.
- Schedule vehicle maintenance and inspections and maintain fleet cleanliness.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
