Driver

Overview

Do you have prior experience as a public transportation driver? Do you have good observation and driving skills? Do you enjoy assisting seniors? Then we invite you to apply with us! We are Fellowship Square Tucson, a non-for-profit active senior retirement community seeking a professional, customer-service-oriented driver to be part of our Christian Care Family. We are looking for a responsible individual to respond to our seniors' needs while preserving their dignity and quality of life.

What we offer:

• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Competitive pay
• Benefits
• 403b
• Employee Appreciation program

We are a company that cares about its hard-working employees. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent living experience for our residents and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for our staff.

Job Description: 

This position involves high levels of customer service with seniors. It offers an excellent opportunity to the customer service-minded experienced driver.  

This job position's primary purpose is to drive Christian Care vehicles to transport residents to scheduled activities and appointments following Christian Care policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive Christian Care Vehicles to transport residents to scheduled activities and appointments.
• Monitor maintenance needs and report to the Transportation Coordinator for scheduling.
• Monitor vehicle registration, inspection, and timelines of other requirements to ensure state and federal compliance.
• Make certain that gas tanks are full, and vehicles are ready to use. 
• Coordinate transportation schedules with events and appointments.
• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Other transportation duties as requested by the Activities Director and or Executive Director. 

Qualifications

• Must have an excellent driving record. Prefer Arizona (CDL) Commercial Driver's License with "P" (Passenger) rating but not required.
• Prefer experience with transporting people/goods in large vehicles (van, bus). 
• Prefer experience in working with older adults.
• Specific Requirements:
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action and to remain calm during emergencies.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age and of good moral character.
• Must be knowledgeable of administrative practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Possess the ability to seek new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Be able to use a bus lift and appropriately secure a wheelchair in the bus or be willing to learn.