Transportation Driver

Job Description

Job Title: Transportation Driver (Senior Living)

Pay: $19.00 per hour + benefits and perks

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Why You'll Love Working at Sedgebrook

When you work at Sedgebrook, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Position Overview

Sedgebrook is seeking a reliable and hospitality-focused Transportation Driver to support our senior living residents. This role is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of residents to medical appointments, shopping trips, community activities, and occasional destinations outside the local area, including travel into Chicago and on interstate highways.

The Transportation Driver provides courteous, resident-centered service, assists residents entering and exiting vehicles, supports occasional Life Enrichment outings, and manages the organization and delivery of resident and staff packages throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, scheduled activities, shopping trips, and community events.
• Safely operate company vehicles for local and extended trips, including driving into Chicago and on interstate highways as needed.
• Assists residents on and off company vehicles; properly handle walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and other mobility aids.
• Perform pre-trip safety inspections of assigned vehicles (bus, van, or car).
• Accurately document mileage and resident attendance for all trips.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness (interior and exterior); communicate when professional cleaning is needed.
• Transport vehicles for scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Report vehicle malfunctions or repair needs immediately.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled and ready for daily transportation schedules.
• Communicate resident concerns or incidents to the supervisor; contact 911 in emergencies.
• Load and unload groceries, packages, and purchased items as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience as a bus driver, van driver or transportation driver.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR check required upon hire and annually).
• Ability to understand and communicate in English and perform basic arithmetic.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read maps and follow directions.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended period (up to 6 hours per day).
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to load/unload vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (groceries, luggage, packages).
• Ability to work in varying outdoor conditions (heat, cold, rain).
• Must be able to safely operate vehicles in wet or slippery conditions.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (effective 1st of the month following hire)
• 401(k) with company match
• DailyPay - access your pay sooner
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Discounted employee meals and indoor parking garage access
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Where You Matter

Join a welcoming, team-oriented senior living community where your work directly enhances residents' quality of life.