Part-time Van Driver - AGING & DISABILITIES

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sedgwick County Aging & Disabilities is seeking a part-time van driver to provide ramp and/or lift-enabled passenger transportation in a safe, timely, and professional manner. The role includes transporting passengers, complying with DOT/FTA regulations, and performing vehicle inspections.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, two years of commercial driving, a valid Kansas license, and a DOT medical card.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' commercial driving experience or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions.
• DOT medical card required to drive a commercial vehicle.
• Experience using navigation equipment (GPS) in automobiles.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely from origin to destination.
• Drive specialized vehicles and comply with DOT/FTA regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain records.
• Secure mobility devices and medical equipment during transport.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Navigation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS device

Tablet navigation

Job description

Part-time Van Driver - AGING & DISABILITIES

Work Schedule: Varied, Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

Provide ramp and/or lift accessible passenger transportation in a safe, professional and timely manner.

Transport passenger from origin to destination

• Drive specialized vehicles
• Drive vehicle(s) in a safe manner
• Comply with traffic laws and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

DOT Compliance and Reporting

• Fare collection and logging
• Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and documentation
• Vehicle up-keep (clean interior and exterior)
• Documentation and recordkeeping of time, ridership and others as required

Customer Service

• Secure mobility devices and medical equipment and carry-ons
• Positive communication

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years' commercial driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience using navigation equipment such as GPS device used in automobiles. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Valid Dept. of Transportation (DOT) physical exam medical card qualifying individuals to drive a commercial vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years' commercial driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience using navigation equipment such as tablet with GPS software and auto vehicle (AV) locator for route and scheduling updates. Valid State of Kansas CDL Driver’s License with A or B passenger endorsement. Bilingual skills a plus.