Driver (Casual)

Driver (Casual)Salary$21.80 HourlyLocationSeats Paratransit 4810 Melrose Ave Iowa City, IAJob TypePart-timeJob Number00502DepartmentSeatsOpening Date05 / 27 / 2021Closing DateContinuousDescriptionBenefitsDefinition & DutiesUnder supervision, operates a motor vehicle and transports elderly and disabled individuals to various destinations throughout Johnson County . Assists with driver training and vehicle maintenance when necessary.Knowledge of & Ability toTraffic laws and regulationsThe Iowa City-Coralville urban and rural areasBasic mathematical computationsEnglish language to include basic grammar, sentence structure, and punctuationAbility to : Operate a motor vehicle safely and conscientiouslyRepresent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy mannerProvide customer service that is courteous and responsiveSafely load and unload elderly and disabled individuals in and out of a vehicleEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with riders, co-workers, supervisors, and members of the publicRead and follow a mapOperate automatic and manual lift equipmentHandle moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the positionUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions including driver’s schedule (trip sheet & fare reconciliation)Occasionally work in unfavorable weather conditionsLift, move, carry, push and / or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 poundsOccasionally assist riders with maneuvering personal mobility devices up to 600 poundsStand, sit, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawlHave clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communicationHave sufficient vision, which includes color, side and night vision, judging distances and speedsHave sufficient manual dexterity to operate a vehicle and make handwritten notationsUsually 10 to 20 hours a week but could be up to 40 hours a week if willing at times (flexible schedule)Follow back-up policyMinimum Education, Training & Experience & Special RequirementsHigh school graduate or equivalent and 6 months delivery / driving experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Previous experience in working with elderly and disabled is preferred, but not required.Special requirements : Possession of a valid Class C commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement and insurable under county liability coverage. Safe driving record. Must pass a post-offer drug / alcohol test and random testing thereafter.Specific Dutiesto be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodationThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Drive a paratransit vehicle and transport elderly and disabled individuals from point to point throughout Johnson County while obeying traffic laws and regulations.Operate a wheelchair lift for assisting individuals in and out of the vehicle.Assist passengers with groceries, packages and / or meal delivery as appropriate.Follow schedule when picking up and dropping off passengers.Communicate cancelled rides, schedule changes / updates, and incidents with dispatcher.Assume responsibility for safe operation of vehicle and report any malfunctions, defects, or accidents.Perform pre and post-trip inspections checking general vehicle operations according to departmental standards.Complete route trip sheets, fare reconciliation and other forms.Perform routine vehicle maintenance when required.Assist in on-route training of new drivers as assigned.Provide SEATS information to passengers.Participate in training / education opportunities and work-related meetings / conferences as requested.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and safety practices.Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.Preferred availability evenings and weekends but other schedules might be availablePosition will be posted until filled.PT Casual - no benefitsAgencyJohnson CountyAddress913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240Phone319-356-6003WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email

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