Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place
Location: Longview, TX - Onsite
Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane Longview, TX 75605
Shift: As needed
Job Schedule: Occasional (PRN)
We are seeking a Transportation Associate to join our community committed to delivering outstanding customer service through the transportation process. As a Transportation Associate, you will play an important role in serving our residents transportation needs that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Answers phone in a warm and friendly manner when a guest calls to retrieve a car. Collects all the necessary information from the guest or nursing staff to ensure an accurate and safe transportation process.
- Provides transportation for residents and members to doctor's appointments and outings in Buckner owned and operated vehicles.
- Maintains accurate control of keys for parked cars.
- Handles all resident interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves
- customer complaints, assists customers in all inquiries in connection with Buckner Senior Living.
- Must be able to drive manual transmission vehicles.
What you'll bring:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Requires a current Texas Driver License and the ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions.
- Prefer active and clear CDL.
- Prior related experience working with and driving senior adults in a 12-15 passenger vehicle preferred.
- Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
- Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
- Requires excellent communication or organizational skills.
- Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
About Buckner Retirement Services:
Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
