Part Time - Driver - Senior Services

Salary : $17.00 Hourly

Location : Marietta, GA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 03436

Department : Senior Services

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Grade Code : 100P

Position Information

This position reports to Cobb Senior Services Transportation, located at 431 Commerce Park Dr, Marietta, GA.

Must work a required 29 hours per week @ $17 / hr.

Schedule will be based on department needs, Monday through Friday

Essential Functions

Transports clients to and from scheduled activities and appointments : obeys all traffic codes, ordinances, laws and regulations; assists clients on and off bus; assists clients with mobile devices and / or personal items; reviews route and schedule and makes changes as necessary; and reports to supervisor any changes in clients health / behavior.

Operates equipment : operates shuttle buses with lifts; uses radio equipment to receive assignments; conducts daily vehicle safety inspection; maintains daily logs and safety equipment inventory; keeps vehicles clean and gassed; reports all maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor; and drives vehicle to Fleet Maintenance for regular service.

Makes deliveries as needed : delivers supplies, food, and commodities to clients and senior centers as assigned.

Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge for job performance including but not limited to Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid and other job related trainings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one year of experience providing transportation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have experience with transporting individuals and driving 12 to 14 passenger buses
• Must complete defensive driving
• Must assist older adults on and off of county vans / buses
• Willing to do multiple trips pick- ups and drop-offs throughout the county.
• Willing to complete and administer CPR first Aid,

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Driver's License is required.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and / or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

Educational Background : Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N / A if this does not apply.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

I understand that if selected for the position I must be able to complete a defensive driver certification.

How many years of experience do you have providing transportation?

Please describe your experience do you have providing transportation? Enter N / A if not applicable. 'See resume' will not be acceptable.

How many years of experience do you have in customer service or cashiering?

Please describe your experience do you have in customer service or cashiering? Enter N / A if not applicable. 'See resume' will not be accepted.

This position includes physically assisting clients on and off of the county vehicle as well as spending extensive periods of time traveling around the county for pick ups. Are you able and willing to complete these tasks?

Do you possess a valid CPR and First Aid certification?

This position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week with no benefits at a starting pay of $17.00 per hour. Are you willing to work a part-time position?

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements : a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check, a credit check, a physical exam, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

Required Question

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