** Transportation Coordinator / CDL**

** Homewood at Frederick**

** Frederick, MD**

Shift: **Day/Evening Rotation** Status: **Part-Time**

At Homewood, we embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work, and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability.

**JOB SUMMARY:**

**This position will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating and acting as the Lead Driver for a variety of trips, appointments and activities offered to the residents of Homewood at Frederick. This position will be responsible for: assisting residents on to, and out of the vehicle, helping with bags and other personal items, and driving in all types of weather conditions and rural/residential areas.**

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

- Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personal matters as confidential information.

- Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.

- Operates all vehicles in a safe manner.

- Drives designated vehicles in a safe manner according to guidelines for trip, size of vehicle and all applicable laws.

- Responsible for coordinating maintenance and repair of fleet promptly and in accordance with guidelines for each vehicle.

- Maintains an accurate and current log (book) for each trip and follows up to be sure all drivers complete for each trip as well.

- Creates monthly schedule for drivers, in advance, to be sure coverage is designated for all trips, appointments and activities

- Acts as a mentor to other drivers in Transportation department, with a focus on safety, adherence to job duties/assignments and exemplary customer service, both internally and externally.

- Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must possess valid CDL license with air brake and passenger endorsements. Must maintain DOT physical and agree to complete random drug testing per federal guidelines.

- Ability to drive 8-44 passenger vehicles in both rural and urban areas with distractions and in potentially undesirable weather conditions.

- Exemplary organization skills and attention to detail

- Problem solver who consistently seeks out ways to improve resident experiences.

- Treats the residents with dignity and respect.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

**Ability to sit for long periods of time. Able to bend and lift items up to 50 pounds several times throughout a shift.**