Driver

Job Description

Job Description

PRN Time Driver at Trulee Evanston!! 

Are you passionate about safe driving and making a real difference in seniors’ lives? Trulee Evanston is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Driver to transport our residents to shopping, appointments, and community events at Trulee Evanston. If you’re friendly, dependable, and take pride in providing compassionate service, we want to meet you!

Location: Trulee Evanston
Schedule: 1-2 Days Per Week

At Solera, our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every single day. We live by our four core values; Compassion, Commitment, Communication, and Creativity - so you’ll always feel supported, connected, and empowered to bring your best.

What We Offer:

• Growth Opportunities: As we expand, you can build your career right alongside us.

• Earn Immediately: Get paid as soon as you clock out—no more waiting for Friday.

• A Supportive Team: Work with passionate leaders and friendly coworkers who genuinely care.

• Safely operate and maintain a passenger bus for daily and weekly routes (shopping, medical appointments, community events, etc.).

• Assist residents on and off the bus using the wheelchair lift or steps, including handling oxygen tanks, walkers, and wheelchairs.

• Perform daily vehicle inspections (fuel, fluids, lights, brakes) and coordinate any needed repairs or servicing.

• Keep the bus clean inside and out—vacuum, wipe down surfaces, dispose of trash, and wash exterior as needed.

• Follow all safety and emergency procedures to ensure passenger protection.

• Engage warmly with residents, reporting any concerns about their health or well-being to management.

• Support special events (e.g., bingo) and run errands for the community as requested.

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; at least one year of bus-driving experience. Prior work with older adults is a plus.

• Communication & Compassion: Exceptional verbal and written skills, with genuine care for seniors and their families.

• Technical Skills: Comfortable with large passenger vehicles, wheelchair lifts, and basic vehicle maintenance checks.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a health screening and perform physical tasks like lifting equipment.

• Personal Qualities: Patient, courteous, and calm under pressure; strong integrity and teamwork spirit.

• Compliance: Clean driving record and successful criminal background check (per Title 22 requirements).

At Trulee Evanston, we’ve partnered with MemoMate, an AI-powered virtual interviewer, to make the first step in our hiring process simple, convenient, and engaging for all candidates.

Solera Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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