Driver Job at Atria Senior Living (Walnut Creek)

Job Responsibility

Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation service and serve as support staff for the Engage Life Director or Maintenance Director
Coordinates vehicle pre-maintenance, maintenance, and repair to ensure vehicle longevity
Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule
Assist 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 and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs
Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as 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
Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines
Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid
Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director
May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five (5) 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 (7) to sixteen (16) 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
Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle)
Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards