Transportation Coordinator (Driver)
@ Spectrum Retirement CommunitiesTransportation Coordinator (Driver)
About the job
Spectrum Retirement Communities values living without limits and caring for others. The Transportation Coordinator role focuses on managing transportation services for residents, safety, scheduling, and supporting community programs in a caring, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience
- Valid driver's license and clean MVR
- Ability to operate various vehicles
- Experience with older adults preferred
Qualifications
- 21+ years old
- Strong communication skills
- Safety consciousness
- Reliable and team-oriented
- Knowledge of transportation systems
Full job description
At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!
Schedule: Full Time, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm
The Transportation Coordinator (Driver) plays a critical role in delivering a structured, reliable, and resident-focused transportation program within the community. This role extends beyond driving to include transportation coordination, scheduling, resident communication, and operational support.
In this position, your main responsibilities will include:
- Provides transportation services during scheduled work hours, including, but not limited to, coverage of designated medical transportation days (Tuesday and Thursday).
- Safely operate community vehicles to provide medical, recreational, and personal transportation to
- Enter and manage transportation requests in our digital transportation management system, ensuring schedules are accurate and aligned with community transportation guidelines and availability.
- Maintain vehicle readiness by completing routine inspections and ensuring vehicles are clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
- Support the Entertainment & Programming team with scheduled outings and events, including planning, logistics, resident participation, and adherence to safety protocols and return schedules.
- During non-driving hours, provide community support as needed, including programming, interdepartmental support, and other operational tasks, maintaining consistent productivity throughout scheduled work hours.
- Enter and manage transportation requests in our digital transportation management system, ensuring schedules are accurate and aligned with community transportation guidelines and availability.
To be successful in this position, we believe that you will need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience.
- Must have a valid state Driver’s License (Class E in Missouri) and Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Ability to safely operate passenger vehicles, buses, and mobility lift systems while assisting residents with mobility needs.
- Previous experience with older adults, transportation, or coordination preferred.
If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.
Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.
Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
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