Part Time Van Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions :

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to :

• Operating a diesel or gasoline-driven transit vehicle over scheduled routes and within scheduled timeframes as set by the City;
• Picking up and dropping off passengers at various pre-determined locations;
• Ensuring all passengers are accounted for prior to departing to / from locations;
• Helping monitor the conduct of passengers while being transported, entering and exiting the vehicle, and escorting passengers across streets when necessary to ensure their safety;
• Maintaining and / or monitoring City vehicle and equipment to ensure it remains in a clean and safe condition, including keeping the windows clean, sweeping the interior, keeping walkways clear from trip hazards, and removing and appropriately securing any items left in the transit vehicle to City's offices for passengers' pickup.
• Making routine inspections of the vehicle to ensure everything is in good operating order, including checking the brakes, gas and oil levels, operable fire extinguisher, seat belts, doors, windows, wipers, transmission, lights, first aid kit, and other safety features.

The Position reports any unsafe findings or damage immediately to the appropriate City personnel, which may include taking the vehicle to a mechanic to be serviced for repairs and / or maintenance. The position also immediately reports any accident and / or injury to appropriate City personnel. Position also maintains records and logs (of travel time, mileage, gas, purchases, passengers served, traffic accidents, and passenger injuries) and prepares applicable reports, and performs other related duties as assigned. Position may drive unoccupied transit vehicle to transport supplies or materials to City facilities or designated event locations as directed . Position may also assist with activity programming that occurs at destination locations. The position may perform other related work as required.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications :

License / Certifications :

License and endorsement must be maintained throughout employment without interruption / suspension. Position must qualify and remain eligible for coverage under City's liability insurer.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

It is expected that this position will require standing and walking approximately 20% of the time or more; occasional lifting, carrying and occasional push / pulling loads of up to 40 pounds; some bending and occasional kneeling / squatting, reaching overhead / stretching ; occasional-to-frequent climbing stairs. Visual requirements must meet Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles standards and regulations.

Supervision :

Supervision Received : Works under the direction of the Mayor.

Supervision Given : Position does not provide supervision.

Job Environment :

All aspects of employment shall comply with the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity.