Van Driver

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

JOB OPENING

Position: Van Driver (Part-Time)

Department: Parks & Recreation

This position is responsible for safely operating a passenger van for county residents along different designated routes.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license and current (no older than 1 month) 7 year Motor Vehicle Report
• Driving record must be free of disqualifying traffic violations as set forth in County guidelines
• Skill in operating specialized van, wheelchair lifts, two-way radios and safety equipment
• Skill in dealing with the public and providing customer service
• Skill in working with the elderly and disabled persons
• Knowledge of County facilities and locations of scheduled stops
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Prior experience preferred but not mandatory

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates specialized van and drives to various loading areas so that passengers can board
• Ensures all state, federal, and local safety regulations and operating procedures are followed
• Conducts a pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of the vehicle (i.e. checks the brakes, tires, lights, wipers, and wheel lift if one is on the vehicle); conducts a walk around inspection for body damage; reports equipment defects and problems to dispatch
• Ensures proper use of equipment and adherence to policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of passengers and property
• Operates wheelchair lift and secures wheelchair passengers as required
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times and treats all passengers with courtesy; assists passengers boarding and de-boarding the van when needed
• Completes various state and federal ongoing training requirements
• Completes all required paperwork and reports (i.e. pre-trip and post-trip maintenance forms, daily schedule of appointments, mileage, and gas use, etc.)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person