Driver

Shasta County Driver Position

Under supervision, to provide transportation and to perform other duties as assigned. May be used in a variety of departments, including the Health and Human Services Agency.

Ideal candidate for Driver will be an individual who loves to drive, is flexible with their schedule. The driver will be able to demonstrate compassion, understanding, and patience at all times. This individual should have experience working with people, especially those with mental health issues, physical issues, memory deficits and / or behavioral problems. At times, there is the possibility the driver would be gone two or three days at a time with very short notice.

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

The driver provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation service to clients; operates and maintains assigned vehicle(s); and maintains vehicle and customer records. Duties include operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and customer courtesy, performing daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, performing minor cleaning and maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary, fueling the vehicles, ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance and repairs are completed and reported, preparing and documenting trip reports, preparing accident and incident reports as necessary, assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle, providing safety briefing to passengers, and performing other duties as assigned.

Some assignments may include providing transportation to mental health consumers to and from County facilities, local emergency rooms, out-of-area hospitals, and local contracted facilities; providing round-trip transportation to the Public Guardian conservatees from out of town to attend court hearings; maintaining a travel log; reporting to the Public Guardian regarding the behavior of conservatees; helping inventory, pack, and move the belongings of conservatees from residence to facilities or storage; providing transportation to conservatees for personal needs; and shopping for conservatees.

Qualifications

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Knowledge of : Basic problems related to alcoholism and drug addiction; basic social and psychological problems common to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, or physically handicapped persons; and geographic area and public service resources.

Ability to : Drive a vehicle in a safe and courteous manner; interact effectively with people who are being transported; show tolerance for behavioral distractions presented by people who are being transported; read and interpret road maps correctly in order to plan efficient routes; and analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

Special Requirements :

Possession of a valid California class C driver's license.

Three (3) years of licensed driving experience.

Possession of and the ability to maintain a safe driving record.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move more than fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Exposure to unsanitary conditions, e.g., spoiled foods, feces, urine, and disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application and Selection Procedures

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12 : 00 p.m., on January 23, 2026. A resume and / or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as "Refer to resume and / or cover letter," or "See attached resume and / or cover letter." The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and / or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and / or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov / fair-chance-act.

Shasta County is an equal opportunity employer.