Atria Senior Living

Driver


PayCompetitive
LocationDarien/Connecticut
Employment typePart-Time

What's your preference?

Apply with job updates
  • Job Description

      Req#: 2025-266058

      We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

      Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

      • Paid holidays and PTO
      • Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
      • Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
      • Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
      • Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
      • Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

      *Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

      As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

      Responsibilities

      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.

      • Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
      • Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
      • Secure passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
      • Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
      • Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
      • Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
      • Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments.
      • Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.
      • Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
      • Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines.
      • Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
      • Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director.
      • May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
      Qualifications
      • 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.
      • Five (5) or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
      • Commercial driver’s license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
      • 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.
      • Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
      • Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
      • Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
      • Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.
  • About the company

      Atria Senior Living is a privately held, for-profit senior housing company based in Louisville, Kentucky. It's a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities.