Para-Transit Driver - FT

Responsibilities

• Operates a two-way radio, passenger van, and wheelchair access lift.
• Follows plans and schedules for excursions.
• Inspects vehicles including oil and other fluids.
• Keeps inspection records.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment mainly inside the vehicle.
• Keeps the vehicle clean and neat.
• Responds to dispatches to fulfill transportation requests.
• May help train other drivers.
• May answer the phone or occasionally assist with dispatching.
• Prepares simple records and reports.
• Serves the public in a safe and courteous manner.
• Drives a route as assigned.
• Assists the disabled on and off the vehicle.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to read and write sufficient English to perform the job.
• High School graduate preferred.
• Some prior experience driving a public transportation vehicle preferred.
• Valid State of California driver’s license.
• CA Class B vehicle operator’s license.
• CPR and first aid certificates.
• Medical Certificate.
• Knowledge of CA motor vehicle code.
• Safe driving techniques.
• Safe methods of assisting passengers on and off the vehicle.
• Basic Vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Basic record keeping.
• Ability to maintain a CA vehicle operator’s license.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Provide first aid and CPR.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Drive a route and operate all paratransit equipment.
• Pass random drug testing.
• Maintain satisfactory driving record.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write sufficient English to perform the job.
• High School graduate preferred.
• Some prior experience driving a public transportation vehicle preferred.
• Valid State of California driver’s license.
• CA Class B vehicle operator’s license.
• CPR and first aid certificates.
• Medical Certificate.
• Knowledge of CA motor vehicle code.
• Safe driving techniques.
• Safe methods of assisting passengers on and off the vehicle.
• Basic Vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Basic record keeping.
• Ability to maintain a CA vehicle operator’s license.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Provide first aid and CPR.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Drive a route and operate all paratransit equipment.
• Pass random drug testing.
• Maintain satisfactory driving record.

Skills

• Read and write sufficient English to perform the job.
• High School graduate preferred.
• Some prior experience driving a public transportation vehicle preferred.
• Valid State of California driver’s license.
• CA Class B vehicle operator’s license.
• CPR and first aid certificates.
• Medical Certificate.
• Knowledge of CA motor vehicle code.
• Safe driving techniques.
• Safe methods of assisting passengers on and off the vehicle.
• Basic Vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Basic record keeping.
• Ability to maintain a CA vehicle operator’s license.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Provide first aid and CPR.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Drive a route and operate all paratransit equipment.
• Pass random drug testing.
• Maintain satisfactory driving record.

Benefits

• Complete city-paid benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

Tentative workdays will be Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday.

Schedule

Work schedule may vary depending on departmental needs.