CDL Driver (Transportation Services Specialist)

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Rendement

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans (Opt.)

Group Life Insurance (Opt.)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a CDL Driver/Transportation Service Specialist for the Vocational Services program in Manassas, VA. The role concentrates on transporting participants to the PSR program and maintaining safety and route accuracy throughout the county.

The position requires a valid CDL, 1 year of driving large vehicles, and a high school diploma or GED, with a 37.5 hour work week and a competitive starting wage. Benefits include retirement plans and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 1 year experience driving large vehicles (15 passenger vans or larger).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Transport county residents with mental health disabilities between homes and the PSR facility.
• Plan, schedule, and update trip routes; inform relevant individuals; maintain reports.
• Maintain safe driving environment; check equipment; schedule maintenance as directed.
• Pickup and deliver supplies and equipment for the program or agency.
• Report potentially clinically relevant information to staff as required.
• Adhere to program schedules with flexibility between hours 6am–3:30pm.

Skills

CDL

Large vehicle experience

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Prince William County Community Services is recruiting a qualified applicant for a full-time 37.5 hour week, permanent CDL Driver/Transportation Service Specialist position in our dynamic Vocational Services program, serving individuals in our Psychosocial Rehabilitation program.

About This Role

This position transports county residents with mental health disabilities between their homes and the vocational services facility in Manassas, VA. The Transportation Service Specialist is a vital member of the Vocational Services PSR team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a safe driving environment in vehicles at all times.
• Transporting participants throughout Prince William County to the PSR program daily.
• Planning, scheduling, and updating trip routes; informing relevant individuals; maintaining related reports.
• Checking equipment, reporting defects, and scheduling maintenance under supervisory oversight.
• Picking up and delivering supplies and equipment for the program or agency.
• Immediately reporting any potentially clinically relevant information to staff.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• 1 years' experience driving large vehicles (15 passenger vans and larger)

Preferences

• Experience driving/working with people with disabilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent driving skills/knowledge
• Candidate must be flexible and a good critical thinker
• Candidate must be a team player

Special Requirements

• Must possess unrestricted Commercial Drivers License with the (P)Passenger endorsement. Must pass annual clearing house query and pre-employment query
• Must pass a TB test
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
• Must possess or be able to obtain certifications in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required
• Must pass random drug testing
• Must pass DMV records check

Work Schedule

This schedule is a 37.5 hour Monday - Friday work week with flexibility required between hours of 6am - 3:30pm.

Starting Salary Range

$23.25-$34.19

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.