Driver

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, courteous transportation service
• Serve as support staff for the Engage Life Director or Maintenance Director
• Coordinate vehicle pre-maintenance, maintenance, and repair
• Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations
• Absorb residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories
• Report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs
• Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs
• Maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles
• Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments
• Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed
• Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses
• Ensure a safe driving record according to Company guidelines
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles
• Able to operate a seven to sixteen passenger bus, unless otherwise required by Atria or state law
• Able to operate a limousine or car, tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance
• Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community