Senior Services- Program Aide- Driver (CDL Required)

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking three (3) Program Aide - Drivers.

Did you know that as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service work operating motor vehicles to transport and provide assistance for seniors 60 years and above entering and exiting from vehicles and performing various support activities at program sites. The work requires knowledge of standardized work routines used in operating a multi-passenger-carrying motor vehicle and the use of common equipment or uncomplicated machinery such as vehicle lifts wheelchairs walkers and power mobility devices. Contact with others require basic courtesy tact and effectiveness in dealing with seniors and others to request or provide information ask questions or obtain clarification. The work is fairly routine following established routines standing instructions and established procedures but some variation in the sequence of procedures used is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed in a controlled work environment where there are some risks and hazards but they are known predictable and controllable. Operates multi-passenger-carrying vehicles two-way radio computer using word processing email and other related software as well as other standard office equipment. The worker may be required to lift carry and rearrange furnishings displays supplies and equipment weighing less than 50 pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines.

• Operates motor vehicles to transport seniors which may require assisting seniors entering or exiting the vehicles.
• Maintains assigned vehicles in good operating order by performing daily maintenance checks of the fuel motor oil brakes lights coolant tires and general running condition; adding fluids such as water and oil when appropriate.
• Maintains interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
• Completes trip records and other records relating to transporting of program participants.
• Assists in providing program services and performing work duties engaging the seniors as directed.
• Distributes messages packages and supplies to designated sites.
• Assists in answering the telephone.
• Works other routes and job sites as needed.
• Performs first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed.
• Assists scanning participants for meals and activities at designated program sites.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of work routines used in operating a multi-passenger-carrying van or bus.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of daily pre-trip and post-trip procedures.
• Ability to operate a multi-passenger motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide physical assistance to senior citizens.
• Ability to perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.
• Ability to lift load and carry objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics such as addition subtraction multiplication and division.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate and communicate on a two-way radio.
• Ability to read understand and write English.
• Ability to operate a computer utilizing word processing email and other standard office equipment.

• One year of experience in transporting people via vans or buses.
• Must be bondable.
• Must pass background screening on a local state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.

• Registration with the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration is required prior to appointment.
• A valid Class C Commercial Drivers License with a P (Passenger) Endorsement is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).