*JOB OPENING*
*Position: *Van Driver (Part-Time)
*Department: *Parks & Recreation
*Salary: *$12.
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.
*
*Job #: 08152018 Van Driver PT*
*Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.
00 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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