Driver (Extra Help Only)

Mariposa County; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mariposa County seeks an Extra Help Driver in the Administration / Transportation Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. The role safely operates a County vehicle to transport clients to medical and program-related appointments, maintaining records and ensuring safety throughout trips.

The position requires a valid California driver’s license, a safe driving record, CPR/First Aid or the ability to obtain within 30 days, and completion of the application process as online only.

Qualifications

• Experience driving and dealing directly with people.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license; safe driving record; DMV driving record attachment; CPR and first aid certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Drives a County vehicle to transport clients safely in accordance with authorized, pre-approved schedules, both within and outside of the County.
• Provides safe, courteous and efficient transportation for clients; assists clients in and out of the vehicle; escorts clients to appointments as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records of trip information and vehicle mileage; prepares reports of driving hazards, accidents and passenger incidents.
• Maintains current licenses and certificates.
• Cleans vehicle interior and exterior to ensure safe operating condition.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Driving experience

People skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

There is currently one (1) Extra Help Driver position available in the Administration / Transportation Division of the Health and Human Services Agency.

Only Online Applications will be Accepted.

DEFINITION

To safely operate a County vehicle to drive authorized clients to and from scheduled medical and other program-related appointments; to ensure the assigned vehicle is in safe operating condition; to maintain records and reports of trip information as required; and to perform other related departmental duties and responsibilities as required. This job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of clients at all times during trips. Clients may come from diverse backgrounds, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. This position requires compassion, patience, and tolerance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned supervisory staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives a County vehicle to transport clients safely in accordance with authorized, pre-approved schedules, both within and outside of the County.
• Provides safe, courteous and efficient transportation for clients. This may include, but is not limited to: transporting clients; assisting clients in and out of the vehicle; and escorting clients to appointments, as necessary.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of trip information and vehicle mileage logs. Prepares reports of driving hazards, accidents and/or passenger incidents.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates.
• Cleans vehicle interior and exterior as needed to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function, as required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbent drives and operates County vehicles while transporting clients. Worker may be exposed to traffic hazards, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, varying temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, fumes, dusts, odors, pathogens, and vibration.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to drive vehicles for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, push, crawl, crouch, twist, and reach while performing work. Daily duties require visual acuity, sound perception and discrimination, and oral communications capability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Qualified work experience in driving and dealing directly with people.
• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver’s license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver’s license within three months by signing an acknowledgementform.
• A safe driving record.
• A copy of your DMV driving record must be attached to your application.
• A valid CPR and first aid certificate, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

If you have a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate, please attach it to your application when applying.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of

• The California State Motor Vehicle code, as it relates to the operation of vehicles used in transporting passengers.
• Safe driving practices.
• CPR and first aid techniques.

Ability to

• Operate a two-way radio.
• Read and interpret a map or navigation app.
• Remain calm in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions independently.
• Exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a transportation vehicle.
• Maintain records and logs related to vehicle maintenance and the transportation of passengers.
• Exhibit compassion, patience, and tolerance.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

All interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation. For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Mariposa is an equal opportunity employer committed to an active and effective Equal Employment Opportunity Program. It is the stated policy of the County of Mariposa that all employees, officers, officials, applicants for employment, volunteers, contractors, unpaid interns, and recipients of services shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment and services without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or any other basis protected by law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The County of Mariposa makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities including an obligation to ensure that only the essential duties of the position are required to be performed. Individuals with disabilities requiring any accommodations in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Mariposa County Human Resources Office by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. Also, those applicants requiring such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which they have applied.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTS

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, you must attach your transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. Unofficial transcripts and evaluations are accepted. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.