Transportation Driver - Full Time in Durham

Transportation Driver 1 Full Time (Sunday - Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm)

REQUIRED: Currently possess a valid North Carolina "CDL" (commercial driver's license/passenger endorsed).

At Croasdaile Village, we value and recognize the importance of supporting, training and retraining our staff. Our mission of providing excellent services leading to an abundant life is an important goal of our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Croasdaile Village provides competitive salaries, educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or submit a COVID-19 Vaccination Declination, as a condition of employment.

Summary: Drives bus or van to transport residents over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties:

• Provide transportation services when scheduled or on an emergency basis for residents.
• Maintain and facilitate a caring, compassionate and understanding relationship with residents.
• As required, fill vans and buses with gas, check oil level, maintain vehicles' cleanliness and advise their supervisor of any necessary preventative or scheduled maintenance needs.
• Report all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident complaints to the appropriate nursing supervisor.
• Respond and react in a kind, polite and professional manner to the residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Protect any confidential information concerning residents, family and/or the organization.
• Adhere to all organizational, departmental, and transportation procedures in the performance of the position responsibilities.
• Learn and schedule daily transportation runs as directed.
• Clean the inside and outside of all vehicles when not on a scheduled trip.
• Attend organizational or departmental conferences and/or in-services as scheduled.
• Perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position, which will not significantly alter the job requirements.
• Have an acceptable driver record and report any changes in their driver's record to their supervisor.
• Follow all traffic signs and obey laws.
• Report damaged equipment, including vehicle, lift or safety system immediately to their supervisor.
• Conduct a vehicle maintenance audit/check to include various safety checks to include adequate fuel levels.
• Be registered and approved by the facility's insurance company.
• Interact courteously, tactfully and politely with managers, co-workers, residents, vendors or associates to preserve productivity and morale.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Currently possess a valid North Carolina "CDL" (commercial driver's license/passenger endorsed).

Hospitality Promises: You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile. You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect. You will strive to anticipate our resident’s needs and act accordingly. You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. You will hold yourself and others accountable. You will make our residents feel important. You will embrace and value everyone’s differences. You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. You will pay attention to details.