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Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation service and serve as support staff for the Engage Life Director or Maintenance Director. Coordinates vehicle pre-maintenance, maintenance, and repair to ensure vehicle longevity.

• Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
• Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
• Five (5) or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director.
• Able to operate a seven (7) to sixteen (16) passenger bus, unless otherwise required by Atria or state law. Able to operate a limousine or car, tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks.
• Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
• Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.