Driver

St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the elders and residents that call St. John’s home.    

If this description speaks to you, continue reading about the opportunity of a full time Driver at the St. John's Meadows.

Available Shifts: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00 pm and 9:00 am-5:30 pm

** Occasional nights and weekends may be required for special events. **

Position Summary: 

The Driver is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all residents, their guests, volunteers, St. John’s employees, to and from their appointments and/or events, safely, courteously and reliably.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections 
• Maintain clean vehicles. 
• Transport passengers for appointments, safely, courteously and reliably. 
• Assist passengers in and out of vehicles as needed. 
• Relay any information that assists dispatch with daily schedules. 
• Record times and mileages for all trips on a daily basis. 
• Attend scheduled staff meetings. 
• Some weekend and evening work may be required, may need to work other hours than normally assigned or after normal end shift, and/or may be assigned to another shift as needed. 
• Arrive on time, prepared to work.
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, guests, volunteers, employees.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and possess ability to navigate within the Greater Rochester area.
• Obey New York State Traffic laws at all times. 

Qualifications:

• GED or High School Graduate
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must meet DOT standards regarding drug abuse and alcohol misuse
• Maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- A or B) with Passenger endorsement and current DOT Card.
• Wheelchair bus experience 
• CDL B

Physical Requirements: 

• Visual and auditory acuity, walking, climbing stairs, pushing wheelchairs, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and bending to secure wheelchairs. 
• Exposure to Conditions: 
• Driving outdoors in extreme weather 

Exposure to Conditions: 

• Driving outdoors in extreme weather 

Check out what we have to offer YOU at https://www.stjohnsliving.org/careers:

• Health, dental, vision insurance (30 hours )
• Employer sponsored life insurance & telemedicine (30 hours )
• Weekly paychecks
• Competitive pay
• Ability to pay your bills before pay day through PayActiv:  https://www.payactiv.com/employees/
• Free parking
• 24/7 fitness center
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• On-site child care
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Cell phone discounts
• Recognition activities and events

St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.