Recovery Court Driver #2906 - Part Time - Recovery Court - Unassigned Division

This is a part-time position.

About the role

Under general supervision, operates a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) person passenger van, in addition to other vehicles, to transport Hamilton County Recovery Court participants between transportation pick-up stops, the Hamilton County Courthouse, the Recovery Court treatment center, and inpatient treatment locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) person passenger van to transport Hamilton County Recovery Court participants.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks to ensure safe operation; conduct preventive maintenance as needed.
• Receive daily instruction from the Recovery Court Program Coordinator; ensure workplace safety.
• Maintain documentation of work performed and vehicle service records.
• Conduct and monitor drug and alcohol screening for program participants as needed.

Requirements

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience operating a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) person passenger van.
• Valid class F driver’s license from the state of Tennessee or equivalent from the applicant’s state of residence.
• Completion of the Hamilton County Defensive Driving course issued by the National Safety Council and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) prior to operating a County-owned vehicle.

Skills

• Knowledge of operating and service manuals for vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County work order system, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations relating to vehicle operation and workplace safety.
• Knowledge of County geography.
• Skill in operating a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying Federal, State, and County rules and regulations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and program participants.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency. A test will be required.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical effort involving considerable sitting and driving with intermittent walking and standing.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Additional Information

This position is identified as “safety sensitive” under 49 CFR Part 40 and is subject to drug and alcohol testing for: post-offer pre-employment, reasonable cause, post-accident, random testing, return to duty after suspension, and follow-up.

Work is primarily in-person and requires regular, punctual attendance. Irregular hours, shift work, and work on holidays or weekends may be required with short notice.