Transportation Specialist/Driver - Full Time

Life Care Services • Chapel Hill, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for Members throughout The Cedars campus and the greater Chapel Hill/Durham area. The role includes scheduled appointments and, when operationally feasible, same-day transportation requests. The specialist ensures Members arrive safely and on time while maintaining a warm, professional demeanor. The position also includes routine vehicle inspections, keeping vehicles clean and presentable, and coordinating basic maintenance needs. Success requires strong customer service, time management, organization, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to safety and hospitality standards.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school education required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read maps efficiently and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License in North Carolina.
• Must have a personal driving record consistent with The Cedars Driver Selection Policy.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents at all times.
• Strong customer service, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Flexibility in responding to changing transportation needs and ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for Members throughout the campus and the greater Chapel Hill/Durham area.
• Transport Members to scheduled appointments and accommodate same-day requests when operationally feasible.
• Ensure Members arrive at their destinations safely and on time.
• Maintain a warm, courteous, and professional demeanor with Members.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and appearance.
• Assist with coordinating basic vehicle maintenance needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off (24 days for full-time employees).
• Fully paid employee life, disability, medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Educational assistance.
• Competitive wages.
• Excellent work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED