Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver

fmtn; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Farmington invites applications for the Reserve ARU Driver position in Fire Operations. The role provides safe, professional transportation for individuals seeking shelter to the Sobering Center, with emphasis on vehicle safety, customer service, and adherence to routes and schedules.

Candidates must meet listed qualifications, including passing an entrance exam, background checks, a pre-employment physical and drug screen; CPR/First aid prior to first shift, a valid NM driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass an entrance exam
• Pass an interview panels
• Pass an extensive background check
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Be 18 years or older at the time of employment
• Have a valid High School Diploma or GED
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Be able to read and write English
• CPR/First aid prior to first assigned shift

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services for Sobering Center in a safe, professional manner
• Operate a City owned passenger vehicle according to routes and schedules
• Assist with passenger loading and unloading from vehicles
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform inspections as required
• Complete paperwork and stay compliant with safety policies

Skills

Reading English

Communication

Emergency response

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

CEVO class preferred

Vehicle operation

CPR/First aid training

Job description

JOB POSTING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #84: RESERVE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE UNIT DRIVER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: List, Fill as Needed

DEPARTMENT: Fire

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-time

PAY GRADE: F

WORK LOCATION: Fire Operations

HOURS WORKED: Varies

HIRING RANGE: $17.13/Hour

DAYS WORKED: TBT/Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

Note: Testing will occur throughout the year for hiring or hiring list purposes, you will be notified via email on testing dates as/should they occur.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

The Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver is responsible for providing transportation services in a safe, professional manner for persons seeking shelter to the Sobering Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Works under the general supervision of the Reserve ARU Supervisor or Deputy Chief.

Operates a City owned passenger vehicle in a safe, professional manner.

Assists with passenger loading & unloading from vehicles.

Follows assigned routes and responds to calls for pick up.

Demonstrates an understanding & sensitivity of the needs of the individuals in need of transportation.

Completes thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and inspections as required.

Ability to understand the English language to include traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.

Keeps the vehicle clean and ready for pick ups.

Completes paperwork as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May assist to coordinate or instruct other personnel, as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Radios, cellphones, tablets or other electronic devices as required.

Janitorial and cleaning supplies.

Safe vehicle operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, heated environment, cold environment, and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

All candidates must:

• Must successfully pass an entrance exam
• Successfully pass a series of interview panels
• Pass an extensive background check
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen

Be 18 years or older at the time of employment.

Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Be able to read and write the English language.

Have a working knowledge of driver safety, CEVO class preferred.

Knowledge of City of Farmington streets

Must complete a CPR / First aid class prior to first assigned shift.

Have the ability to act effectively in emergent and stressful situations.

Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

Comply with the City's Environmental, Health and Safety program.

A returning Reserve employee may not be required to take the entrance exam or interviews at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V