Driver FT

Driver FT

Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!

Become a part of our independent living experience. At Blue Skies, we're not just about providing exceptional care; we're about creating a vibrant, diverse community where everyone thrives. Where your unique talents and perspectives are not only valued but recognized. Blue Skies is a community where your contributions make a real difference, without the worry of late-night shifts. From engaging activities to personalized care, we're dedicated to empowering both our residents and our staff to live their best lives.

We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A generous PTO program
• Retirement plans

You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our residents lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Resident Services team. Apply now and let's soar together at Blue Skies of Texas! Join us in our efforts to better our community!

As a Driver, you will operate Blue Skies of Texas buses and minivans, transporting residents between the BSTE and BSTW campuses, to various locations on Lackland Air Force Base, and in and around San Antonio on scheduled and unscheduled trips. Operates mechanical lifts and renders assistance to residents with getting in and out of vehicles, as necessary. Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates sound driving skills to ensure that residents are transported in a safe, comfortable, and convenient manner.

What you will do in this role:

• Provides safe and comfortable transportation for residents while maintaining excellent customer service and meeting strict schedules, and follows and observes all safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assists passengers entering and exiting the bus, operates the wheelchair lift (on vehicles so equipped) to load/unload passenger(s) in wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and safely stows away all equipment before moving the vehicle.
• Drives the vehicle in accordance with proper vehicle operating procedures, all laws, BST guidelines, and prescribed safety practices
• Assists passengers in loading and off-loading packages.
• Maintains accountability for passengers to assure all are transported to and returned from their destinations at the proper times, using sign-up sheets and communicating and coordinating with other drivers and Front Desk staff.
• Enforces all passenger safety rules; advises Supervisor of any issue(s) pertaining to residents who refuse to comply with safety rules.
• Provides courier service to pick up and deliver parcels, correspondence to and between stops on scheduled routes and elsewhere on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, as scheduled by the Supervisor.
• Maintains vehicles driven, i.e. disposing of trash, vacuuming, and washing, to assure they remain in safe and presentable condition at all times.
• Performs daily checks of vehicles; reports any deficiencies or operating problems to Maintenance immediately.
• Complies with any and all Texas Department of Public Safety guidelines while driving vehicles, including but not limited to: maintaining safe driving speeds and safe distances between vehicles, use of safety restraints, etc.
• Performs safety checks on driven vehicles; reports maintenance and repair problems to the Supervisor immediately and submits a work order.
• Reports all traffic violations or accidents to Supervisor immediately.
• Assists, when available, in response to fire, medical, or equipment emergency alarms.
• Consults with Supervisor on any situation involving exception to established policy/procedure.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed, normally to assist in covering the Front Desk for short durations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer-first mindset
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents and local vendors
• Background in customer service, hospitality, or a related field preferred
• Experience in coordinating services and managing schedules
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proactive and solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Committed to enhancing the resident experience

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year of work experience as a driver; preferably in a health care, retirement facility, or nursing home environment.

Equipment Operations:

• Must possess the demonstrated ability to drive BST vehicles (cars, minivans, and buses) in a safe and efficient manner.
• The use of mechanical lifts and moving/storing of wheelchairs and walkers during transportation is an essential part of this job.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools is beneficial

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must be at least 25 years of age, have a current commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement and a good driving record, and remain insurable through the BST insurance carriers.
• Preferred: Ongoing education is encouraged.

Work Schedule: Core work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, special projects, assignments, and events may require working additional hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Work Location: All Blue Skies of Texas locations. Primary base of operations is the BSTW Front Desk area. Buses are driven locally in the San Antonio area, primarily between the two BST locations, Lackland Air Force Base, local shopping areas, and to/from medical appointments.

Attire/Dress Code: Uniform consists of khaki-colored or dark blue or black work pants and polo shirt. No sleeveless or collarless tops are allowed. Close-toed shoes with non-slip soles are required. Name tag must be worn at all times

Range of Pay: Dependent upon qualifications and experience with the intent to be competitive within the market.