Galavan Driver

Galavan Driver

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Position Details :

Job Opening Date : September 25, 2025

Job Status : This position is full time - 40 hours.

HRDC also has a "Wellness Hours Policy" which encourages full-time staff to use up to 4 paid hours weekly to work on their wellness.

Wage : $24.00 / hour

Position Summary :

Drives para-transit bus, which provides transportation for seniors and individuals with a disability.

Job Specific Responsibilities :

1. Operates vehicles in a safe and prudent manner :

• Picks up and delivers riders as per dispatcher instruction;
• Assists riders when necessary, such as getting onto and off of the bus;
• Ensures all passengers are properly secured with appropriate restraints, including mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.);
• Reports any accident or incident, no matter how minor, to the Transportation Program Manager;
• Maintains order and control on the bus at all times;
• Proficiently operates wheel chair lifts, two-way radios and other special equipment, as well as a variety of vehicles (e.g. vans or paratransit buses);

2. Completes daily inspection and maintenance of the bus :

3. Performs various record keeping duties :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Language Skills :

Reasoning Ability :

Safety :

Computer Skills :

Specialized Tools :

Software and Operating Systems :

Mathematical / Money Handling Skills :

Specialized tools (Non-computer) :

HRDC, professional or governmental policies and regulations :

Required for Performing this Position :

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule or Regulation for Performing this Position :

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Essential Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements of this Position :