Part-time Van Driver - AGING & DISABILITIES

About the role

Provide ramp and/or lift accessible passenger transportation in a safe, professional and timely manner.
Transport passenger from origin to destination
Drive specialized vehicles
Drive vehicle(s) in a safe manner
Comply with traffic laws and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
DOT Compliance and Reporting
Fare collection and logging
Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and documentation
Vehicle up-keep (clean interior and exterior)
Documentation and recordkeeping of time, ridership and others as required
Customer Service
Ensuring passenger safety
Secure mobility devices and medical equipment and carry-ons
Positive communication

Responsibilities

• Provide ramp and/or lift accessible passenger transportation in a safe, professional and timely manner.
• Transport passenger from origin to destination
• Drive specialized vehicles
• Drive vehicle(s) in a safe manner
• Comply with traffic laws and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• DOT Compliance and Reporting
• Fare collection and logging
• Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and documentation
• Vehicle up-keep (clean interior and exterior)
• Documentation and recordkeeping of time, ridership and others as required
• Customer Service
• Ensuring passenger safety
• Secure mobility devices and medical equipment and carry-ons
• Positive communication

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years commercial driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Experience using navigation equipment such as GPS devise used in automobiles
• Valid State of Kansas Driver’s License, and proof of automobile insurance
• Valid Dept. of Transportation (DOT) physical exam medical card qualifying individual to drive a commercial vehicle

Qualifications

• Three years commercial driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Experience using navigation equipment such as tablet with GPS software and auto vehicle (AV) locator for route and scheduling updates
• Valid State of Kansas CDL Driver’s License with A or B passenger endorsement
• Bilingual skills a plus

Skills

• Safe and professional driving
• Compliance with traffic laws and regulations
• Navigation and route planning
• Customer service and communication
• Handling mobility devices and medical equipment

Benefits

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Pay

$17.04 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:30pm, Part-time, Varied

Job Segment

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