Transportation Driver
Grand Regency of PeoriaJob Overview As a Transportation Driver, you’ll provide safe, dependable transportation for older adults with mobility issues. You will operate a facility provided transport bus for medical appointments and transport to and from the hospital. This role calls for attentive driving, clear communication, and a steady, respectful approach to passenger needs. Duties Operate assigned vehicles safely; follow traffic laws, vehicle codes, transportation safety regulations, and state and local commercial driving laws. Use defensive driving and respond quickly to traffic changes; follow emergency response and emergency stop procedures. Support passenger safety, including wheelchair assistance and, when required, heavy lifting. Your impact: Safe, considerate trips help passengers arrive to appointments, and other destinations with greater confidence. Qualifications Required: appropriate driving qualifications for the assigned vehicle and knowledge of applicable driving laws and safety procedures. Bus driving, commercial driving, school bus driving, transit bus operation, paratransit, or van driver experience is relevant; experience working with children or providing senior care is helpful. Strong customer service, communication, and writing skills; English proficiency is needed for clear safety instructions. Multilingual ability is a plus. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge or certification is helpful, along with familiarity with wheelchair assistance and passenger safety. Able to follow school policies, manage behavior calmly, and respond appropriately in emergencies. Pay: From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Paid time off Work Location: In person