Location:

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Driver and help ensure the safety of our cherished residents, valued visitors, and dedicated employees within our gated retirement community.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, Starting at $15/hour

What we offer   

A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and valuesMedical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine optionsPTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% matchOnsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled appointmentsOperate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and liftsOperate passenger buses and sedansAssist passengers with boarding and off-boarding from the vehiclePrepare vehicles for usage, including performing pre & post-trip vehicle inspections, refueling, and other related tasksMaintain the cleanliness of vehiclesLog and track vehicle usage

What you will need   

Previous transportation services experience preferredMust be a minimum of 21 years of age to driveCurrent and valid Commercial Driver’s License Class C (or higher) with passenger endorsement is required. This license must be maintained as a condition of employment.Ability to operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts, including securement systemsMinimum of three 3 years of verifiable driving experience as noted through a driving record checkCurrent and valid D.O.T. Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate. This certificate must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Missouri, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.