Van Driver, PT (Continuous)

City-of-Oakland,-Ca; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department is seeking dedicated part‑time Van Drivers to support transportation for youth programs and community events. You will operate vehicles, follow schedules, and ensure passenger safety across routes and trips.

Applicants must hold a current Class B California Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement and provide a DMV printout for the last 3 years. Irregular hours, including weekends, are required; bilingual skills are encouraged.

Qualifications

• DMV printout of last 3 years with Class B Passenger Endorsement is required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged; language skills may be tested.
• Education: completion of the twelfth grade; Experience: 1 year driving.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles over 26,000 lbs, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver.
• Pick up and drop off program participants at sites and centers.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Clean, maintain, and inspect City vehicles; transport for upkeep and repair as needed.
• Plan and organize routes for trips, excursions and tours.
• Report incidents, complete accident/injury reports, and prepare property damage claims.
• Load, deliver and unload departmental supplies and equipment to various sites.

Skills

Safety-focused

Punctual

Local area knowledge

Customer service

Attentive and observant

Education

High School Diploma equivalent

Job description

Why Join Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embrace the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Come and join a vibrant, energetic team whose key initiative is enhancing the community through recreational programs, optimizing park facilities, and youth development. Are you passionate about being a part of dynamic community spaces and fostering cultural growth? The City of Oakland is seeking dedicated and experienced Van Drivers for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) department.

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill several Van Driver, Part-Time vacancies within OPRYD. Work schedules include irregular hours and weekends.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Safety-focused and responsible: You ensure passenger safety by following all traffic laws and maintaining a secure and professional driving environment.
• Punctual and Reliable: You arrive on time for scheduled routes and follow the assigned timetable consistently.
• Knowledgeable of Local Area: You know park locations, routes, and nearby amenities, allowing you to provide efficient and accurate transportation.
• Skilled with Customer Service: You communicate courteously with passengers and offer assistance whenever needed, especially to children and seniors.
• Attentive and Observant: You stay alert to road conditions, potential hazards, and passenger behavior to maintain smooth and safe operations.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Operating vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, vehicles with three or more axles weighing 6,000 lbs. or more, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver.
• Picking up and dropping off program participants at program sites, community centers and fieldtrip locations.
• Performing pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting City vehicles; transporting vehicles for upkeep and repair as needed, including fueling.
• Planning and organizing routes for trips, excursions and tours.
• Reporting all incidents involving passengers, completing accident and injury reports as appropriate and preparing claims for damage to City property.
• Loading, delivering and unloading departmental supplies and equipment to various sites, centers and other locations.

Competencies Required:

• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication.
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
• Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will connect with the community.
• You will be spending time outdoors.
• You will be contributing to positive experiences.
• You will have a sense of fulfillment.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will navigate through traffic and road conditions.
• You must adhere to strict schedules.
• You will experience weather and environmental factors.

REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

Applicants must submit a current (within the last 30 days) official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record. The official DMV printout must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further.

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

One year of experience driving automobiles/vehicles.

License/Other Requirements:

A current (within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further.

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement" throughout the tenure of employment and will be required to participate in the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain an "air brake endorsement" if assigned to drive commercial vehicles with air braking systems.

Must obtain Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates within 90 days of employment. Possession of one or both certifications prior to being appointed is highly desirable.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Selection Process

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.