Vehicle Operator (Driver) | Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 3:30PM
About The Position
Do you crave a workplace that's full of life, laughter, and purpose? Do you have a heart of gold and a knack for making people smile? If you said YES, then Wesley Woods Senior Living might be your perfect match! We're searching for a superstar Vehicle Operator (Driver) to join our amazing team. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to brighten the lives of our incredible residents. Read more to learn the details about this amazing position! POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Administrator, Activity Director or appointed designee, the Vehicle Operator drives and accompanies residents and staff on organized trips off-campus. Assists in the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and may perform other general physical plant preventive and corrective maintenance work. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drives passenger bus or other vehicles for facility residents to attend off-campus events and outings including lunch trips, community outings, shopping etc. Accompanies and assists residents during community outings as requested by their supervisor. As assigned, provides driving services to other on-campus facilities. Assists residents on and off the bus; assists with handling packages. Maintains assigned vehicles. Operates facility vehicles according to specifications. Assists in the routine maintenance of vehicles according to established plans. Reports maintenance problems to supervisor for resolution. Maintains appropriate records. Maintains attendance records for all off-campus outings. Maintains appropriate vehicle records including fuel and repair records. Ensures current validation of fire extinguisher. May assist with program/facility set-up (e.g., tables, chairs) for on-campus department/facility activities as assigned. May assist with general physical plant maintenance and housekeeping assignments as needed, including maintaining grounds, repairing equipment, or removing trash. Complies with Wesley Woods standards of conduct and job-related behavior. Attends required courses and training. Participates in staff and task force meetings as requested. Complies with hazardous material management procedures, as appropriate. Complies with annual employee health assessment. Maintains acceptable attendance standards. Performs other responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- One year's experience in a similar job driving 15-person mini-bus/van; geriatric and/or health care experience preferred.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License; No current violations within 5 years
- Must qualify as a driver according to Wesley Woods’s standards.
- Ability to lift at least fifty (25) pounds repeatedly; to bend, stoop and twist and push a wheelchair.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- geriatric and/or health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drives passenger bus or other vehicles for facility residents to attend off-campus events and outings including lunch trips, community outings, shopping etc.
- Accompanies and assists residents during community outings as requested by their supervisor.
- As assigned, provides driving services to other on-campus facilities.
- Assists residents on and off the bus; assists with handling packages.
- Maintains assigned vehicles.
- Operates facility vehicles according to specifications.
- Assists in the routine maintenance of vehicles according to established plans.
- Reports maintenance problems to supervisor for resolution.
- Maintains appropriate records.
- Maintains attendance records for all off-campus outings.
- Maintains appropriate vehicle records including fuel and repair records.
- Ensures current validation of fire extinguisher.
- May assist with program/facility set-up (e.g., tables, chairs) for on-campus department/facility activities as assigned.
- May assist with general physical plant maintenance and housekeeping assignments as needed, including maintaining grounds, repairing equipment, or removing trash.
- Complies with Wesley Woods standards of conduct and job-related behavior.
- Attends required courses and training.
- Participates in staff and task force meetings as requested.
- Complies with hazardous material management procedures, as appropriate.
- Complies with annual employee health assessment.
- Maintains acceptable attendance standards.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
