Vehicle Operator (Driver)
About The Position
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. The role also assists with assigned vehicle maintenance and repair and may perform general physical-plant preventive and corrective maintenance. The position is based at Viridian Towers in Atlanta, Georgia. It is full-time, day shift, and listed as an experienced-level role. The stated hourly salary range is $18.08–$21.78. The work takes place in a long-term geriatric healthcare residence and may involve driving in inclement weather or working around physical-plant hazards. Employment offers are conditional on passing a background check and drug test and participating in vaccine programs, including TB testing. An annual flu vaccine is required unless the employee has a medical or religious exemption.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- One year of experience in a similar driving job involving a 15-passenger minibus or van.
- Valid Georgia driver's license with no current violations within the past five years.
- Must qualify as a driver according to Wesley Woods standards.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds repeatedly, bend, stoop, twist, and push a wheelchair.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Geriatric and/or healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive a passenger bus or other vehicles to take facility residents to off-campus events and outings, including lunch trips, community outings, and shopping.
- Accompany and assist residents during community outings as requested by a supervisor.
- Provide driving services to other on-campus facilities when assigned.
- Assist residents on and off the bus and help handle packages.
- Maintain assigned vehicles and operate facility vehicles according to specifications.
- Assist with routine vehicle maintenance according to established plans and report maintenance problems to a supervisor.
- Maintain appropriate records, including attendance records for off-campus outings and vehicle fuel and repair records.
- Ensure the fire extinguisher has current validation.
- Assist with setup for on-campus department or facility activities, such as arranging tables and chairs, as assigned.
- Assist with general physical-plant maintenance and housekeeping as needed, including grounds maintenance, equipment repair, and trash removal.
- Comply with Wesley Woods standards of conduct, hazardous-material management procedures as appropriate, and annual employee health assessment requirements.
- Attend required courses and training and participate in staff and task-force meetings as requested.
- Maintain acceptable attendance and perform other responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
