Transportation Staff

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Vesta Property Services our philosophy is to provide a hands-on learning environment that utilizes one’s professional expertise and knowledge; in turn, you gain the exposure and experiences this industry has to offer! Vesta Property Services provides exceptional property management services to residential associations and developers across the state making us Florida’s most trusted community management company. Headquartered in downtown Jacksonville, Vesta has 15 offices and more than 1,000 employees throughout Florida. We are always looking for unique talent and leadership to help us grow within our industry.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service while transporting residents on and off designated routes in and outside a private active adult retirement community. This person will be responsible for the safety and welfare of all residents and guests while maintaining compliance with all state and federal laws, community rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

• Must be able to navigate a large automatic vehicle.
• Must be able to learn and enforce critical safety rules.
• Must be able to maintain a schedule.
• Must be able to interact with residents and their guests in a positive manner in all situations.
• Must be able to sit/drive for long periods of time.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of all work areas including tram.
• Daily inspection of assigned vehicles to ensure the safety and welfare of residents, guests, and employees.
• Produce written incident and accident reports and distribute internally to senior management.
• Must remain calm and controlled under pressure and in uncomfortable situations.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Teamwork.
3. Thoroughness.
4. Decision Making.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level has the potential to be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is an active position and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.

TRAVEL:

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• High School diploma or GED required.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working at Vesta Property Services and its family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Vesta benefits are offered to full-time employees (30 hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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