Part-time Van Driver - Aging & Disanilities

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County seeks a dedicated driver to provide ramp and/or lift accessible passenger transportation in a safe, professional and timely manner. You will transport passengers from origin to destination, drive specialized vehicles, and ensure compliance with traffic laws and DOT regulations; a valid Kansas driver’s license and DOT medical card are required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, two years passenger driving, and a current DOT physical; preferred include three

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years passenger driving or equivalent experience.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license with no restrictions and current insurance.
• DOT physical exam medical card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ramp and/or lift accessible passenger transportation in a safe, professional and timely manner.
• Transport passenger from origin to destination.
• Drive specialized vehicles and comply with traffic laws and DOT/FTA regulations.
• Submit required documentation and vehicle inspections as needed.

Skills

Passenger driving

GPS navigation

Safety awareness

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS device

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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 passenger driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience using navigation equipment such as GPS devise 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. Candidates must obtain Valid Dept. of Transportation (DOT) physical exam medical card qualifying individual to drive a commercial vehicle upon contingent offer.

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 in English and a language other than English.