Transportation Supervisor

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Class C CDL with no major driving violations for the past three (3) years.
Basic computer skills are required.
Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small groups situations to residents, clients, and other team members of the organization.
Has the ability to prioritize daily schedules for associates.
Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Current certification from Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on bus driver training preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees, supervises and directs the activities of the transportation staff at the community. Enforces safety regulations and bus safety, correcting deficiencies as needed.
May be required to drive daily and weekly route schedules to transport residents to shopping, entertainment, worship, medical offices, and specially scheduled events as needed.
Carries belongings, opens doors, and cautions residents on steps and other objects in their path. Opens/closes and loads/unlocks walkers and wheelchairs. Assists residents in and out of the vehicle utilizing the wheelchair lift and/or stairs, if needed.
Conducts daily checks of bus operation including fuel, oil, wipers, fluids, interior and exterior lights, etc. Notifies manager of concerns and needs. Drives bus to service center to obtain needed repairs and services. Maintains records and logs of internal and external service.
Ensures the interior and exterior of the buss is cleaned.
Responds appropriately and in a safe manner in the event of unforeseen operational malfunctions. Follows emergency procedures and ensures the protection of passengers. Ensures requirements relating to emergency exit doors, eating, drinking and smoking in or near vehicle are followed at all times.
Interacts with residents in a friendly manner providing meaningful attention and communicating concerns of resident’s health to management as appropriate.
Hires, trains, disciplines, conducts performance evaluations and terminates staff in accordance with company policy.
Responds appropriately to resident emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties according to established protocol. May also assist with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations, (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) program