Driver - On Call

About the role

This posting is intended to fill an On-Call Driver position. The On-Call position does not qualify for benefits. Schedule is as-needed, and hours may be limited. Join our dedicated team in working together to provide a crucial service to our community.

Primary Objectives

• Performs intermediate work transporting the public, senior citizens, and residents with disabilities to and from various locations within the County;
• Completes inspection paperwork/checklist; reports the need for service or repair; ensures that vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required;
• Stops vehicle at various locations to pick-up and let off passengers; assists passengers with disabilities in embarking and disembarking and may load and unload luggage, packages and other items as required;
• Answers questions and provides information to passengers as required; may provide information to medical and social service providers regarding client status;
• Maintains driver log; if required, lists client name, address and other information for each trip;
• May transport meals to the homebound, assuring that the meal is safely delivered; may pickup empty trays from prior delivery; loads trays into carrying devices and onto the van for home bound delivery; checks temperature of hot meals, reports findings on a daily basis to the designated record keeper; reports unusual circumstances (no one home - no response at the door) to Supervisor;
• Washes and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles; fuels the vehicle;
• May drive a handicapped access vehicle to transport wheelchair and other elderly and handicapped clients; assists individuals requiring wheelchair assistance in the entry and exit from the vehicle;
• Assists individuals with physical needs in the entry and exit of the vehicle;
• Participates in in-service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients;
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public;
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in transportation of passengers in a bus or van; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement;
• Effects and Consequences of Prohibited Drug Use certification within three (3) months of date of employment;
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

Working Conditions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties;
• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands and repetitive motions;
• Frequently requires climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling;
• Occasionally requires standing, walking, kneeling or crawling;
• Preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities;
• Preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities;
• Exposure to loud noise, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to the risk of electrical shock.

Benefits

• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs: Annual Gym Membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS): Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.
• Deferred Compensation Plans – Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through VOYA, which is funded by the employee.

Compensation

• Pay for Performance compensation system;
• Merit-based salary increases;
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%.

Application Instructions

To apply, please indicate willingness and ability to work a varied or flexible schedule of hours, provide your highest level of completed education, years of experience in transporting passengers in a bus or van, CDL with passenger endorsement, First Aid, CPR, AED certification, and experience assisting seniors and/or individuals with disabilities. Additionally, provide your level of proficiency using technology and electronic devices, and confirm you have listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application. Lastly, confirm you are able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation.