Tram Driver

La Costa Glen is currently hiring a part time Tram Driver, working with the Activities Department. The Tram Driver is responsible for driving the tram within the community, taking residents and employees to their requested location. He/she also supports the Activities Department with general administrative duties as needed.

Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun 4:30 - 8:00 PM

Wage: $17-$19 per hour

Principle Duties:

• Picks up and delivers residents and employees throughout the community.
• Completes a safety check of the tram before transporting residents.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the tram, inside and out.
• Delivers mail and packages around the community, as time allows.
• Clerical support duties as needed, such as stuffing resident mailboxes and running errands.

Requirements:

• Current driver's license in good standing.
• Personable and outgoing, with a desire to serve the older generation.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours per day; must be able to stoop, bend, stretch and squat to load and unload cargo areas. Must be able to physically assist residents in boarding the tram. May be exposed to the elements (rain, cold, heat). Must have good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. When lifting over 35 lbs, you are required to ask for assistance. Using delivery cart, walks to resident doors throughout the various buildings and villas to hand-deliver packages. Extensive walking required. Occasionally push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 50 lbs.

About La Costa Glen:

La Costa Glen is a resort-style retirement community located in beautiful North San Diego County, only two and a half miles from the Pacific. The community is contained securely on 50 acres within a park-like preserve, surrounded by permanent open space. La Costa Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to over 900 residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant style dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities at our community. We are committed to hiring high quality, professional and caring individuals. We value and recognize the importance of supporting, training, and retaining our employees to better serve our residents. We look for employees with a passion for customer service.

Prior to beginning work at our community, applicants must complete and pass a drug screening, physical exam with tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and criminal clearance through FBI and Department of Justice (over 18 only). The background search includes minor misdemeanors and DUIs.

Apply online at LaCostaGlen.com/Careers.