Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver

Job Duties

The Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver is responsible for providing transportation services in a safe, professional manner for persons seeking shelter to the Sobering Center.

Essential Duties:

• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• Works under the general supervision of the Reserve ARU Supervisor or Deputy Chief.
• Operates a City owned passenger vehicle in a safe, professional manner.
• Affords assistance with passenger loading & unloading from vehicles.
• Follows assigned routes and responds to calls for pick up.
• Demonstrates an understanding & sensitivity of the needs of the individuals in need of transportation.
• Completes thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and inspections as required.
• Ability to understand the English language to include traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
• Keeps the vehicle clean and ready for pick ups.
• Completes paperwork as required.

Non-essential Duties:

• May assist to coordinate or instruct other personnel, as assigned.

Qualifications

• This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
• All Candidates Must:
  • Successfully pass an entrance exam.
  • Successfully pass a series of interview panels.
  • Pass an extensive background check.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Be 18 years or older at the time of employment.
  • Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
  • Be able to read and write the English language.
  • Have a working knowledge of driver safety, CEVO class preferred.
  • Knowledge of City of Farmington streets.
  • Complete a CPR / First aid class prior to first assigned shift.
  • Have the ability to act effectively in emergent and stressful situations.
  • Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
  • Comply with the City's Environmental, Health and Safety program.

  A returning Reserve employee may not be required to take the entrance exam or interviews at the discretion of the Fire Chief.