Bus Driver

Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Canton
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing safe, reliable, courteous , and efficient transpo r tation services to our Residents using our fleet bus. Must possess a va lid driver's license and CDL license. Strong communication ski ll s to effectively interface with Residents, staff, vendors, and genera l public. Must be able to pass a background check. Candidate should have a compassion for and desire to work with an older adult population. Core Competencies: • Professional commun i cation sty le to interface wit h residents , personal companions and family members • Maintains a high le ve l of se lf direction , whe n operating a fleet vehicle and dealing with daily transportation destinations • Problem solv ing skills to deal with unexpected destinations and unscheduled transports, while staying within the approved time frame • Strong organizational sk ills to deal with daily schedules, pr ioriti es of destinations , la st minute changes and unexpected requests of residents • Excellent customer service skills in dea ling w ith an aging population , abi lit y to diffuse d iffi cu lt situations of a personal nature • Uses good judgment when dealing with emergent situat io ns, both on the road , in handling a fleet vehicle in all weather conditions, as well as dealing w i th resident demands and keeping the residents ' safety as a top priority • Maintains a genuine interest in providing top geriatric care, within the scope of their duties and a continued belief in the culture of Orchard Cove Position Responsibilities : • A monthly schedule of bus trips will be distributed at the end of each month • Al l trips must be covered. In the event you cannot cover a shift please ca ll the Resident Experience L ead/Transportation Coordinator. In the case of no coverage please notify Member Se rvices ASAP so that arrangements can be made for an alternate means of bus transportation • Arrive 30 minutes before schedu l ed trip to warm up or cool off the bus and conduct pre - trip inspection. In the w inter plan t o arrive earl ier if there has been a snowstorm in order to clean off t he bus • Greet and help people both on and off the bus. For shopping trips, please assist m e mbers with packages • Record on daily sheet starting and ending mileage, starting and ending times and your initials • Please use phone only when necessary and never while driving. No personal ca ll s a ll owed on bus phone • Bus keys are held at concierge (front) desk. Keys are · to be picked up and returned to the desk after each shift. Store gas receipts in monthly envelope provided • Turn in gas envelope to Transportation Coordinator at end of each month. Turn in daily schedule to Transportation Coordinator at the end of each s hift • Due to the nature of scheduling, you must give a least a 2 week notice for vacation time Qualifications : • Education: High School or equivalent • Must have a current Massachusetts driver's license Class 2 CDL and in good standing • Previous Experience: 1-2 years of related customer service experience • In addition, employee must successfully pass the CORI check as requested by Orchard Cove. Must be able to pass DOT physical exam. Must attend mandatory in-services provided by Orchard Cove and periodic in-services in order to keep your license current Working Conditions and Physical Demands: • Ability to occasionally move items up to 30 pounds • Ability to push an occupied wheelchair and lift an empty wheelchair into trunk of car • Exposure to various weather conditions Remote Type Salary Range: $48,297.00 - $67,615.00

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