Driver

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a Transportation Services Assistant to provide reliable transport for program clients and to maintain accurate route logs.

You will perform safety checks, assist clients in boarding, and support daily operations at the center. A CDL with passenger endorsement is required within six months of hire.

Additional duties may be assigned by management to meet program needs and ensure service quality.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED.
• Requires one year of experience in customer service or related experience.
• Must have CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Completes transportation log sheets.
• Provides transportation services to clients.
• Maintains electronic and hand copy transportation route book.
• Learns assigned transportation routes.
• Assists clients in boarding and alighting from passenger bus.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Fuels and cleans vehicle.
• Assists with room assembly and daily meal service at center.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Transportation operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A or B with Passenger Endorsement

1 year of customer service experience

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this position is to provide transportation services to program clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes transportation log sheets.
• Provides transportation services to clients.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of an electronic and hand copy transportation route book.
• Learns assigned transportation routes.
• Assists clients in embarking and disembarking from passenger bus.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Fuels and cleans vehicle.
• Assists with room assembly and daily meal service at center.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of experience in customer service or closely related experience.
• Must have a valid CDL (Class A or B) with passenger endorsement.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in a vehicle, client homes and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 2 Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Must have CDL with Passenger Endorsement. Must possess or have the ability to obtain within the first six months of employment First Aid/CPR certification.

Department

Parks & Cultural Services

Salary

Salary: $30,153.00

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.