Driver, Heritage Center

Job Type
Part-time
Description
The Driver, Heritage Center is responsible for providing safe and timely transportation for senior adults between their residences and the Heritage Center, which is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The Driver will use a company-provided vehicle, which may be a passenger van or mini-coach.
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday - Friday, starting at 7:30am up to about 10:30am
Benefits

• No evenings and No weekends
• Individual membership to The J
• Pay rate: $19/hr.

Responsibilities

• Transport senior adults between their residences and the Heritage Center
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers upon pick-up and drop-off
• Maintain compliance with state regulations regarding the lawful operation of a motor vehicle
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles, inside and out
• Monitor service schedules for vehicles and inform Heritage Center director when service is needed
• Monitor fuel levels of company vehicles, purchase fuel as needed and follow all policies for using company purchase card

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Age 21 or over
• At least 3 years of experience safely operating a personal or commercial vehicle
• Valid driver license with classification appropriate to operate company vehicles and valid auto insurance
• Clean driving record with no moving violations within the past three years
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations for the State of Kansas
• Must be able to safely operate company vehicles in all weather conditions
• Ability to work with senior adults and provide excellent customer service with kindness, patience and concerns for safety at all times

Physical Requirements

• Position requires travel outdoors in company vehicle, therefore tolerance to extremes of heat and cold weather is necessary.
• Position requires occasional bending, squatting, sitting, standing, pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving items that may weigh up to 25 lbs.

About The J
The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.
The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.