What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver position at Troup County Board of Commissioners?
JOB OPENING
Position: Van Driver
Department: Parks & Recreation
Salary: $14.00/Hr
This position is responsible for safely operating a passenger van for county residents along different designated routes.
Qualifications/Knowledge:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a current, valid driver's license and current (no older than 1 month) 7 year Motor Vehicle Report
- Driving record must be free of disqualifying traffic violations as set forth in County guidelines
- Skill in operating specialized van, wheelchair lifts, two-way radios and safety equipment
- Skill in dealing with the public and providing customer service
- Skill in working with the elderly and disabled persons
- Knowledge of County facilities and locations of scheduled stops
- Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Prior experience preferred but not mandatory
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates specialized van and drives to various loading areas so that passengers can board
- Ensures all state, federal, and local safety regulations and operating procedures are followed
- Conducts a pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of the vehicle (i.e. checks the brakes, tires, lights, wipers, and wheel lift if one is on the vehicle); conducts a walk around inspection for body damage; reports equipment defects and problems to dispatch
- Ensures proper use of equipment and adherence to policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of passengers and property
- Operates wheelchair lift and secures wheelchair passengers as required
- Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times and treats all passengers with courtesy; assists passengers boarding and de-boarding the van when needed
- Completes various state and federal ongoing training requirements
- Completes all required paperwork and reports (i.e. pre-trip and post-trip maintenance forms, daily schedule of appointments, mileage, and gas use, etc.)
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov/Employment/Jobs
Job #: 04242025 Van Driver PT
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
