Casual Driver

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 24

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Address:

4811 Melrose Ave W Iowa City Iowa 52246

Salary Range (Min-Mid)

$22.45 - $24.23

Dept./Office/Position Type

SEATS - AFSCME Local 183

Employee Type

Regular

Job Description

*** Applicants for this position are encouraged to submit a résumé and cover letter to provide additional information about their qualifications and interest in the position. Submission of these materials is preferred but not required. ***

**Casual Driver shall be defined as those employees who work an average pay period of fewer than 20 hours per week.**

*This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.* AND DUTIES:

Under supervision operate a motor vehicle and transport elderly and disabled individuals to various destinations throughout Johnson County. Assist with training and vehicle maintenance when necessary.

Knowledge of:

Traffic laws and regulations
The Iowa City-Coralville urban and rural areas of Johnson County
Basic mathematical computations
English language to include basic grammar sentence structure vocabulary spelling and punctuation

Ability to:

Operate a motor vehicle safely and conscientiously
Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional responsible and trustworthy manner
Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
Safely load and unload elderly and disabled individuals in and out of a vehicle
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with riders co-workers supervisors and members of the public
Read and follow a map
Operate automatic and manual lift equipment
Handle moderate levels of stress meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
Understand and follow oral and written instructions including drivers schedule (trip sheet & fare reconciliation)
Occasionally work in unfavorable weather conditions
Lift move carry push and/or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 pounds
Occasionally assist riders with maneuvering personal mobility devices up to 600 pounds
Stand sit bend climb balance stoop kneel twist crouch and crawl
Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
Have sufficient vision which includes color side and night vision judging distances and speeds
Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a vehicle and make handwritten notations
Work usually 10 to 20 hours a week but could be up to 40 hours a week if willing at times (flexible schedule)

MINIMUM EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent AND six (6) months delivery/driving experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Previous experience in working with people who are elderly and/or disabled is preferred.

Special requirements: Must pass background check. Possession of a valid Class C commercial drivers license with passenger endorsement and insurable under county liability coverage. Safe driving record. Must pass a post-offer drug test and random and post accident drug and alcohol testing thereafter.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Drive a paratransit vehicle and transport people who are elderly and/or disabled from point to point throughout Johnson County while obeying traffic laws and regulations.
Operate a wheelchair lift for assisting individuals in and out of the vehicle.
Assist passengers with groceries packages and/or meal delivery as appropriate.
Follow schedule when picking up and dropping off passengers.
Communicate cancelled rides schedule changes/updates and incidents with dispatcher.
Assume responsibility for safe operation of vehicle and report any malfunctions defects or accidents.
Perform pre and post-trip inspections checking general vehicle operations according to departmental standards.
Complete route trip sheets fare reconciliation and other forms.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning when required.
Assist in on-route training of new drivers as assigned.
Provide SEATS information to passengers.
Participate in training/education opportunities and work-related meetings/conferences as requested.
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies procedures collective bargaining agreement and safety practices.
Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.

Supplemental Description

Johnson County is an Equal Employment Opportunity compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. For assistance please contact: Human Resources at or .

Compensation Grade

Gr-SEATS- Driver/Maintenance

Required Experience:

Address:4811 Melrose Ave W Iowa City Iowa 52246Salary Range (Min-Mid)$22.45 - $24.23Dept./Office/Position TypeSEATS - AFSCME Local 183Employee TypeRegularJob Description*** Applicants for this position are encouraged to submit a résumé and cover letter to provide additional information about their q...