What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Driver for Active Adults Program position at Blacksburg, Town of (VA)?
JOB
The Recreation Driver performs semiskilled work operating a vehicle to transport participants to activities for the Active Adult Programs division and/or the Youth Programs division. Youth program trips are conducted Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM during summer months. Times will vary according to the trip venues assigned each day. Trip times will vary from one-half day (3-6 hours) up to and including, one full day (8 hours). Active Adult trips are conducted year-round and will occur primarily on Wednesdays. The selected applicant must possess a schedule that allows for some flexibility and have the ability to work on various days, including weekends with sufficient notice. Schedules will be provided 1 – 3 months in advance. Trip times will vary from one half day (3-6 hours) up to and including, one full day (7-12 hours). Work is performed under the general supervision of the applicable Recreation Department supervisor.**A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position and the CDL drug testing guidelines will be followed during the employment period**The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Operates assigned vehicle for an assigned programPerforms inspections of vehicle; reports defects and/or maintenance needsAssists passengers on and off the van/bus as applicableAssists with the supervision of groups depending on the type of trip and number of participantsAssists with taking attendance of participants as necessaryAssists chaperones with any safety issues – both on the bus and at the venues
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical RequirementsThis work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of forceWork regularly requires sitting for up to 3 hours, speaking or hearing, and occasionally requires standing, walkingWork has standard vision requirementsVocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in soundWork requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activitiesWork occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic)
The Recreation Driver performs semiskilled work operating a vehicle to transport participants to activities for the Active Adult Programs division and/or the Youth Programs division. Youth program trips are conducted Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM during summer months. Times will vary according to the trip venues assigned each day. Trip times will vary from one-half day (3-6 hours) up to and including, one full day (8 hours). Active Adult trips are conducted year-round and will occur primarily on Wednesdays. The selected applicant must possess a schedule that allows for some flexibility and have the ability to work on various days, including weekends with sufficient notice. Schedules will be provided 1 – 3 months in advance. Trip times will vary from one half day (3-6 hours) up to and including, one full day (7-12 hours). Work is performed under the general supervision of the applicable Recreation Department supervisor.**A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position and the CDL drug testing guidelines will be followed during the employment period**The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Operates assigned vehicle for an assigned programPerforms inspections of vehicle; reports defects and/or maintenance needsAssists passengers on and off the van/bus as applicableAssists with the supervision of groups depending on the type of trip and number of participantsAssists with taking attendance of participants as necessaryAssists chaperones with any safety issues – both on the bus and at the venues
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical RequirementsThis work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of forceWork regularly requires sitting for up to 3 hours, speaking or hearing, and occasionally requires standing, walkingWork has standard vision requirementsVocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in soundWork requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activitiesWork occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic)
