What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver-Full-time and Part-ti,e position at Riddle Village?
Riddle Village, a life care retirement community, is seeking Full-time and Part-time Drivers to join our Transportation team!
About Riddle Village and Our Employees:
Riddle Village is a continuing care retirement community with a long-standing tradition of supporting not only residents but also employees. We are looking for hardworking, fun-loving, caring individuals to join our team. Riddle Village's culture has a simple philosophy: "Smile and say hello; everything else will follow." Everywhere you turn in the community, you are greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming hello. With over 300 dedicated associates, there is always someone offering a helping hand, a caring ear to listen, or just a friendly smile to let you know that we are all part of the team and that together we will continue to make Riddle Village the best community possible. If you are enthusiastic about working with the elderly and want to be part of an incredible team and a pleasant work environment, then Riddle Village may be the place for you!
Full-time Benefits:
- Employer-subsidized health benefits starting the first day of the month following your start date.
- Employer matching program for 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal time benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for all levels of continuing education
- Tuition Scholarships for all levels of continuing education
- Discounted meals for employees
- Access to Fitness Center
- 12-hour Shifts for greater flexibility
About the Driver Position:
The Driver is responsible for providing safe and timely transportation to residents, guests, and designated visitors. This entails driving facility vehicles to local restaurants, shopping centers, physicians' offices, and other various locations, as well as special activities and events, as scheduled and assigned. The Driver shall maintain vehicle logs, purchase gas, and ensure that preventative maintenance and inspection schedules are kept current on all facility vehicles. It will be necessary for the Driver to perform minor vehicular maintenance as needed and ensure the interior and exterior of the vehicles are kept clean and presentable at all times. This can include washing vehicles. The Driver may be asked to provide general assistance to the Concierge desk and to perform other related or unrelated duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to address emergencies or other specific situations. The Driver will work in well-maintained, clean, and modern vehicles and may also work in well-lighted, well-ventilated buildings. The Driver may work during daytime and nighttime hours and in varied weather conditions. The Driver will be required to walk, climb, kneel, and lift. He/she may also come in contact with chemicals associated with the maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.
Job Requirements:
- Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must possess a current Commercial Drivers License as currently required by the State of Pennsylvania
- Must have a verifiable safe driving record
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the metropolitan and surrounding area
- Must have a genuine interest in geriatric care and believe in and uphold the philosophy of the facility.
- Must present a well-groomed appearance and demonstrate a courteous, friendly, patient, and congenial manner at all times.
- Previous transportation experience is preferred.
- Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
- Must have excellent customer service skills