Grade 2 Transportation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This vacancy closes at 11 : 59pm on 10 / 14 / 2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform : drive vehicle in a safe manner; assist persons served on / off vehicle, secure / stabilize wheelchairs to restraining devices; utilize cell telephone to communicate / report status; keep vehicle supplied with gas and oil, in a clean and orderly condition, and report any maintenance needs; maintain first aid kit in a secure spot and resupply as needed; comply with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010), and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015); perform maintenance task; minor repairs; capable of carrying 50 pounds; document incident reports; comply with supervisors / designees directives; complete daily documentation requirements; perform other duties as required by program supervisor / designee ; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to program supervisor and / or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Technical Skills

• Education :
• High School Diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate
• Licensure :
• Valid Michigan license
• Experience / Skills :
• A safe driving record

Behavioral Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Technical Skills

Behavioral Skills

PERSONAL DEMANDS :

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention perception, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee might expect light, regular physical demand such as constant standing or walking; close attention such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move more than 100 pounds. Occasionally may physically intervene with consumers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to : dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to comfortable conditions; occasional noise; limited exposure to disagreeable work elements.

HAZARDS :

Hazards refer to inherent job conditions which potentially endanger the health safety of the job incumbent, such as stress situation, moving machinery, etc. Both probability and severity of injury or illness are considered.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect exposure to injury limited to minor burns, cuts or bruises, or stress.

DISCLAIMERS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency’s receipt of negative test results.

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Postings close at 11 : 59pm on the Applications Close Date. Internal candidates are given first consideration.