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Driver (Part-Time) - Peterson Meadows Campus

Wesley Willows Corporation
Part-time
On-site
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Support Services

CDL Driver

Department: Life Enrichment
FLSA/Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports to: Campus Director
Shift: 1st shift, including weekend and evening rotation as needed.
Location: Peterson Meadows Campus - Rockford, IL
Direct Reports: N/A

Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and transporting residents throughout campus, to and from appointments and events in a safe and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

  • Must be able to safely and efficiently operate a passenger van, shuttle van, and bus.
  • Must be able to communicate by telephone and in person in a clear, courteous, friendly, and professional manner with residents, guests, co-workers, and other persons.
  • Must be able to read, understand, and complete driver trip sheets and read and understand inter-office communications, schedules, or other documents.
  • Adhere to safe methods of assisting residents in and out of vehicles and buildings.
  • Adhere to wheelchair safety procedures.
  • Must track maintenance and repair needs for company vehicles, communicate needs with maintenance, and schedule appointments for necessary maintenance of vehicles.
  • Complete all other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director.

Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:

  • Must possess an active Commercial DriverοΏ½s License (CDL), with passenger endorsement - Required.
  • Must maintain a clean moving vehicle record, per DOT standards.
  • Must pass yearly DOT physical for CDL renewal.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for 3-4 hours during an 8-hour shift.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for 3-4 hours during an 8-hour shift.
  • Must be able to frequently lift 10 to 25 pounds while walking or bending at the waist and knees.
  • Must be able to frequently push, pull, or move carts and wheelchairs, exerting a force of 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to use wrists, fingers, and hands for repetitive firm grasping, driving a vehicle, and operating a computer and telephone.

Other federally regulated requirements:

  • Must be willing to undergo pre-employment background check, including (MVR) moving vehicle records.
  • Must have or be willing to receive the Flu-Shot Vaccine and TB testing.
  • Must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening, including cannabis.
  • Must be willing to undergo biometric screening.

Benefits we offer:

  • PTO
  • 403b - with employer match, after 6 months
  • Medical coverage with employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Dental and Vision
  • Variety of voluntary benefit elections
  • Reasonably priced meals
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Much more!

Wesley Willows and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wesley Willows and its affiliates operate a Drug & Alcohol-free campuses