Van Driver

Responsibilities

• Ensures passengers are picked up and transported to/from the center in a safe and timely manner

• Plans and/or cooperates in establishing schedules; follows established schedules; adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes

• Determines the safest and most efficient pick up and drop off routes

• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner, providing door to door service

• Reports any client issues immediately to the driver supervisor and/or scheduler

• Performs pre-trip procedures, including inspecting the van and maintaining van in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; reports the need for maintenance or servicing

• Maintains standard records such as logs of passengers driven, miles driven, and gasoline purchased

• Submits all paperwork regularly as required

• Operates the van in a safe and courteous manner, following California driving laws and regulations, including seat belt regulations and cell phone regulations

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other agency staff members and others in regular contact with the program

• Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs

• Typical hours of work are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm for pickup and 6:45pm-8:30pm for drop-off, however some special events on weekend day shifts may be required

Qualifications

• This is a safety sensitive position

• Safely drive a large passenger van

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License

• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as demonstrated by current K-4 DMV printout

• Must be cleared by the Department of Justice through fingerprinting and background check

• Must qualify to be insured with the agency vehicle insurance carrier

• Must have reliable transportation to worksites

• Ability to determine safe and efficient routes to be driven and read street maps

• Following oral and written directions

• Communicating effectively with and being sensitive to the needs of the passenger population served

• In accordance with US Department of Transportation requirements, must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and comply with periodic testing for drug use and alcohol misuse

• Work cooperatively with co-workers and others contacted in the course of the work

• Must speak English

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience driving passenger van

• Experience working with school age children

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds

Time Commitment:

• Commit to 1 to 2 hours a day twice a week for the full academic year

• Must be able to commit to Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 or 7:00-8:30 from Sept thru May

• On-Site work location required

Additional Details

• Submit a resume and supporting documents

• Complete an online application

• Possess a valid California Driver's License

• Submit to a current K-4 DMV printout

• Submit to and pass a background check(no cost)

• Submit Health Certificate with Negative TB Test (from a physician)

• Attend a 1 hour orientation

• Complete a W9

Compensation

• Stipend position 4-5hr+/- per week $25hr.