What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver position at City of Virginia Beach?
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire Part Time BH/DS Van Drivers (both benefit eligible and non-benefit eligible depending on hour worked per week) within the Transportation Division. This position will operate a passenger van transporting agency behavioral health and developmental services clients.
Duties:
- Assist with training and mentoring new drivers and orienting them to the client population.
- Transport clients safely and in a timely manner to and from their daily activity or employment.
- Safely load and unload clients giving assistance to individuals who have difficulty with mobility; ensure wheelchairs are properly locked down and secured, and all seatbelts are fastened.
- Effectively and appropriately handle situations arising from problem client behavior. Complete Incident Report paperwork.
- Perform comprehensive pre- and post-run inspections to check for damage or safety hazards. Assure that vehicle is locked and secure after each route. Adhere to CDL standards.
- Promptly and accurately report accidents, equipment damage, client behavioral disruptions, seizures, client.
- Adhere to the guidelines of the Client Rights Policy.
- Report to the Supervisor or her designee when van needs a PM, state inspection or any other condition which requires service.
- Ensure that assigned van is cleaned monthly, washing interior and exterior, vacuuming interior cleaning windows, etc; Routine maintenance of vehicles
- Gas up the vehicle and do not allow the gas gauge to fall below the half-way mark. Check the oil each time they gas up.
- Report any vehicle problem to the Transportation Coordinator in accordance with internal unit reporting requirements.
- Complete van mileage reports in a neat, legible fashion daily. Accurately record miles, destinations, and number of clients transported per trip.
- Accurately tally Mileage reports and turns them into the office daily.
- Complete time sheet daily.
- Provide prompt and courteous services to all customers of Transportation Services (i.e. clients, Family Members, Contractual Agency, and Departmental program staff).
- Always observe all city and state traffic laws.
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Van-Driver-00367.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working with or transporting the behavioral health, developmentally-disabled or substance use population, or working in a helping profession; experience operating a 15-passenger van or comparable vehicle; and a good driving record; OR any combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to one (1) year of experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a current and valid Driver’s License. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (early mornings/evenings) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required for positions operating a 16-passenger or higher capacity vehicle. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. TB test required.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: None.
Preferences:
One (1) or more years experience operating a CDL vehicle or a 12 or more passenger vehicle
Experience operating a vehicle with a hydraulic lift
Experience working with or transporting clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Experience preparing incident reports, mileage sheets, and/or accident reports
Experience performing pre and/or post inspection of vehicles
Experience as a professional driver (delivery, transport, etc.)
Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled and will be used to fill multiple part time benefit eligible and non-benefit eligible vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Salary : $15 - $24
