Paratransit Vehicle Driver

City of Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Davis is seeking a Paratransit Vehicle Driver (CSS IV) for a temporary part-time role. The position requires driving an 8-passenger paratransit bus, adhering to schedules and dispatcher directions, and assisting customers safely.

Applicants must have a Class C California Driver's License, be at least 18, and provide a DMV printout. A background with minimal points and no recent violations is required, along with pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class C California Driver's License and be in good standing.
• No more than one point on driving record; no moving violations in the past year.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have education equivalent to a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Drive an 8-passenger paratransit vehicle following California Vehicle Code, schedules and routes.
• Receive daily driving assignments and modify routes as directed by dispatcher.
• Assist customers on and off the bus in a safe and courteous manner; operate wheelchair lift when needed and secure mobility equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paratransit Vehicle Driver (CSS IV)

Hours: Approximately 20 Hours Per Week; hours may vary as required by service

Wages: $18.28 - $20.17 per hour (increased based on experience)

Status: Temporary Part Time

Minimum Requirement: Current Class C License in good standing

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Drive a 8 passenger bus adhering to the California Vehicle Code and to time schedules and route assignments.
• Receives daily driving assignments and schedules and makes modifications to routes as directed by the dispatcher based on customer cancelations, transfers, no shows or a change in service needs.
• Provide safe and courteous origin to destination transportation which includes assisting customers on and off the bus.
• Operate the wheelchair lift when necessary to board and disembark customers while complying with policies regarding the securing of customer's mobility equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet the following standards:

• Must have no more than one point against their license and no moving violations in the past year.
• Attach your current DMV printout with this application.
• Pre-employment drug testing; once employed, the employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Minimum, must possess a class C California Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age & education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

General Information

The service operates 365 days a year; availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a mandatory requirement. Knowledge of safe driving procedures and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people are key components of this position.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

This is an active position requiring the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move objects up to 20lbs, perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and equipment securement; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with customers and other staff, and make observations.

Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to various weather conditions. COVID precautions and an appropriate face covering must be worn while transporting customers.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be screened according to applicable past experience and those most qualified will be invited to interview.

PLEASE NOTE

All applicants will be notified via email and/or phone.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.

NOTES

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change. According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

The City of Davis has a no smoking policy for all city facilities.