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Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Shuttle Bus Driver and help residents stay connected to the people, places, and services that matter most.

As a driver, you'll safely transport residents throughout our retirement community and to off-site appointments, shopping, and other destinations. This role combines safe driving with exceptional customer service, as you'll assist residents on and off the bus and help ensure every ride is comfortable, dependable, and enjoyable. If you're adaptable, safety-minded, and passionate about serving older adults, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule: Friday and Saturday 3pm to 9:30pm

$500 Sign-On Bonus for this shift only

Compensation: commensurate with prior experience, range $18 - $22 hourly

What we offer

  • Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
  • PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
  • 30% 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!
  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

How you will make an impact

  • Transport residents, staff, and visitors on scheduled and unscheduled appointments
  • Operate non-CDL passenger buses, vans, and sedans; vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts
  • Assist passengers with boarding and off-boarding from the vehicle
  • Prepare vehicles for usage, including performing pre & post-trip vehicle inspections, refueling, and other related tasks
  • Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles
  • Log and track vehicle usage

What you will need

  • Valid State driver’s license. This license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain prior to starting, a current and valid D.O.T. Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate indicating successful completion of a D.O.T. Physical Examination. This certificate must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of verifiable driving experience
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to drive
  • Ability to operate vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts, including securement systems. Ability to operate Community vehicles safely; to include non-CDL passenger buses and sedans, demonstrated by successful completion of a road test

Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community located on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. 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. Linden Ponds 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.

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