About this Driver role at The Mather in Evanston
Create Meaningful Journeys at The Mather Evanston
Join the team at The Mather Evanston as a Driver – Concierge, where hospitality, safety, and meaningful connections are at the heart of every interaction. You’ll provide safe, reliable transportation for residents and guests while coordinating concierge services and creating a welcoming, exceptional experience for everyone who visits The Mather.
From greeting residents and guests warmly to ensuring safe, comfortable, and timely transportation, you’ll play an important role in making everyday experiences extraordinary. You’ll also help maintain our vehicles, support efficient transportation services, and work alongside a self-directed team to create positive moments for residents, families, visitors, and fellow team members.
If you enjoy driving, delivering exceptional customer service, and building meaningful connections with people, we’d love to have you join The Mather Evanston. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, along with additional benefits and opportunities, including Paid Time Off, 401(k), and paid skills training opportunities, and our nationally recognized focus on employee wellness.
This is a full-time, hourly position that requires availability to work on weekends and holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Safely and efficiently transport residents in Mather vehicles.
- Complete required vehicle safety inspections prior to each trip.
- Maintain vehicles, mechanically and aesthetically, according to maintenance schedule and as needed.
- Maintains a daily check log, service log, and other pertinent records.
- Works to continually improve scheduling and transportation service to maintain on-time performance within a reasonable margin, weather permitting.
- Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
- Valid CDL, Motor Coach, Non-business Type C or Type A with Passenger Endorsement driver's license with excellent driving record.
- Customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with older adults.
- Willingness to be part of a self-directed team.
- Driver’s License with excellent driving record.
Preferred:
- Chauffeur or courtesy bus driving experience.
The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.
Benefits
Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*
Team members are eligible for:
- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance - free to all team members
*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.
About The Mather:
The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.
The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.
About Mather
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
