Compassionate Senior Transit Driver (Part-Time)

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A regional emergency services department is seeking a part-time driver to transport older adults to various locations including senior centers and medical appointments. This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work 29 hours a week. Responsibilities include operating shuttle buses, assisting clients, and delivering supplies. The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation and a willingness to assist older adults.

Qualifications

• One year of experience providing transportation.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to work 29 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from scheduled activities and appointments.
• Operate shuttle buses with lifts and conduct daily vehicle safety inspections.
• Deliver supplies to clients and senior centers as assigned.
• Attend required training sessions for job performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation experience

Ability to assist older adults

Defensive driving knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

The part-time driver position is responsible for transporting older adults to and from senior centers, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other locations both within and outside Cobb County. This position requires the ability to work 29 hours per week, based on departmental needs, Monday through Friday.

Position Information

The part-time driver position is responsible for transporting older adults to and from senior centers, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other locations both within and outside Cobb County. This position requires the ability to work 29 hours per week, based on departmental needs, Monday through Friday.

Essential Functions

Transports clients to and from scheduled activities and appointments: obeys all traffic codes, ordinances, laws and regulations; assists clients on and off bus; assists clients with mobile devices and/or personal items; reviews route and schedule and makes changes as necessary; and reports to supervisor any changes in clients health/behavior.

Operates equipment: operates shuttle buses with lifts; uses radio equipment to receive assignments; conducts daily vehicle safety inspection; maintains daily logs and safety equipment inventory; keeps vehicles clean and gassed; reports all maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor; and drives vehicle to Fleet Maintenance for regular service.

Makes deliveries as needed: delivers supplies, food, and commodities to clients and senior centers as assigned.

Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge for job performance including but not limited to Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid and other job related trainings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one year of experience providing transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with transporting individuals and driving 12 to 14 passenger buses
• Complete defensive driving
• Willing to assist older adults on and off of county vans/buses
• Willing to do multiple trips pick- ups and drop-offs throughout the county.
• Willing to complete and administer CPR first Aid.
• Have the ability to work 29 hours per week.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Driver's License is required.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.