Van Driver

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrates over 50 Years in Business - specializes in all phases of real estate: development, financing, construction, and property management. Our unique Company delivers a high-quality product and high-end resident experiences within active adult senior living, student housing, multi-family communities housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use neighborhoods. We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for eight consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for four consecutive years, most recently for 2024. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability, offering a unique environment to our employees that cultivates individual growth and rewards performance. To learn more about us: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for a full-time Van Driver to join the team at The Lodge at Bridgemill, one of United Group’s professionally managed active adult communities located in Canton, GA.

The primary responsibility of this position will be operating a shuttle bus, driving our residents to the grocery store, shopping trips, appointments, planned events, etc.

To Learn More About Our Property, Please Visit

https://www.thelodgeatbridgemill.com/

Major Tasks Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive; however, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by the Van Driver:

• Transport residents to and from appointments and activities
• Operate and maintain bus in a safe and legal manner
• Assist residents with entering and exiting the bus and operating the wheelchair lift, as needed
• Maintain daily trip log, detailing mileage and gas
• Report any vehicle accidents or resident injuries to Manager immediately
• Transport van to repair shop when required for oil changes and all necessary repairs
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and have serviced at the appropriate time
• Assists Activities Coordinator with scheduled events, parties, etc.
• Actual bus schedule may vary and require flexibility
  
  

Job Overview Requirements:

• Job Type: Van Driver; $17 - $20 per hour
• Work Hours: Full-Time (weekend hours required as needed)
• Required Education: Minimum High School Education or equivalent is required
• Required Experience: 3 years of experience driving large vehicles, trucks or school buses
• Must be 25 years of age at minimum
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid CDL Driver’s License preferred but not required
• Clean driving record and demonstrates sound judgment and good safety habits
• Knowledge of traffic regulations
• Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interact with a wide range of people and to solve problems involving residents, personnel, emergency situations, etc.
  
  

Benefits Perks:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k Match (4%), PTO
• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY with HSA option; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
• Dental/Vision – Guardian; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
• Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Eligibility After 1 Year of Service; 4% Company Match
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Tuition Assistance Program
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (40 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class covered by law.