Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Transportation

Summary

The Driver I position plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. You will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents by transporting residents safely and as scheduled. The Driver I is an engaging and enjoyable individual who brings happiness and comfort to our residents during their trip.

They are a key driver of hospitality and dependability within community.

• Provide transportation to activities and appointments by driving the company tram.
• Greet residents with a happy and friendly demeanor, and ensure their comfort during their trip.
• Ensure residents find comfort with the heat or air level, and adjust music preferences as requested.
• Routinely clean and sanitize the bus between trips, and at the beginning and end of your shift.
• Daily inspect and maintain the community vehicle (cleanliness, gas, oil, coolant, tire pressure, etc.).
• Keep vehicle log documentation up-to-date with high level of accuracy.
• Assist with other department activities when you are not scheduled to drive.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and curb appeal of the community.
• Interact positively with residents to maintain high levels of resident satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity as a representative of the community.
• Comply with all industry Fair Housing rules and regulations.
• Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Property Manager.

• Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
• Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to work nights and weekends upon request.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Required to work on‑call basis.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Must possess current license with appropriate endorsement or ability to obtain the same.
• Must have and maintain a driving record that meets the facility’s vehicle use policy.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to read a map and plan a route before departure.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Prior experience in driving residents and company vehicles is preferred.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.

Use of cleaning products and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, brooms and mops is required.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, crawl, lift, push or pull objects up to 20 pounds; talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate with internal and external customers.

Platinum Service is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of the Platinum Service program.

It is the policy of the Community to adhere to the requirements of all federal, state, and local privacy, property and civil rights laws, including Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, commonly known as the “Fair Housing Act.” The Fair Housing Act establishes federal policy for providing fair housing throughout the United States and is intended to assure equal housing opportunities for all citizens.

Consistent with the law, it is the policy and commit­ment of the Community to ensure…