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TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

(Senior Citizen Van Driver)

$14.64 - $17.80/hr., Part-time, No Benefits

DEFINITION:  Under supervision, drives the City’s 7-15 passenger van(s) and provides responsible, safe transport for senior citizens and the physically disabled.  Schedule may include evenings, holidays and weekends; work schedule will not exceed 28 hours per week.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  All applicants MUST attach proof of Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement at the time you submit your employment application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Transport seniors and disabled community members to and from appointments.
• Have the ability to operate a wheelchair lift including correctly loading the passenger onto the wheelchair lift and effectively securing the individual to the vehicle using the appropriate tie downs; assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle; keep daily records and logs for attendance, mileage and maintenance concerns.
• Complete a thorough pre-trip and post trip inspection of the transportation vehicle on a daily basis.
• Maintain a punctual schedule of picking up seniors for their appointments to ensure a high quality of service.
• Maintain vans, including weekly wash, motor pool inspection, weekly inventory of emergency supplies, and securing the vehicles in the City yard at the end of the night; Contact immediate supervisor and motor pool supervisors when mechanical failures arise.
• Ensure the safety of the community including passengers and personal care attendants as well as other drivers and pedestrians throughout the City.
• Ensure all passengers are safely seat belted in and that safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Answer phones and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Navigate the City of Fontana efficiently including adhering to speed limits and follow all traffic laws.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures including writing out a receipt for all customers that pay for a ride at their pick up time; Complete a daily transportation log which includes establishing the pickup times for the route’s passengers.
• Double check the day’s schedule and follow up with the transportation office to ensure that all passengers have returned home safely either through the senior services transportation vehicles or on their own accord.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The employee must have the knowledge of Bus/Van operation, effective safety precautions, and first aid techniques.

EXPERIENCE: Successful candidate will have a valid Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, a good driving record, and some bus/van driving experience. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  This position requires prolonged sitting, reaching, twisting, turning, grasping, making repetitive hand movements and occasional walking on level, unleveled, and slippery surfaces, bending/stooping, and crouching in the performance of daily duties.  May be required to lift, carry and/or push object weighing 10 pounds or more.  May work in all weather conditions and be subject to vibrations when holding onto steering wheel, work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions.  The employee must have good vision and hearing abilities.

SMART is a commuter rail system located in Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern California. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who want to make a contribution to their community and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. 

Under general supervision, the Vehicle Maintenance Technician position performs skilled preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, primary and secondary repair and modification to mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and components found on commuter rail diesel multiple unit (DMU) vehicles and supporting systems.

This is a journey level classification performing skilled preventive maintenance, scheduled, unscheduled and emergency repair and modification on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components for the District's revenue vehicles, including related subsystems and components as required by manufacturer maintenance and servicing manuals, Federal and State regulations for locomotive and passenger car maintenance and inspection and District vehicle maintenance procedures.

Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs DMU subsystems.

Per Federal Railroad Administration regulations, performs maintenance tasks as specified and scheduled in SMART's DMU inspection, testing and maintenance plan including: daily passenger car/locomotive brake tests; periodic brake equipment maintenance; periodic carborne signaling tests; and passenger car fire safety and on-board emergency equipment and emergency exits inspection, testing and maintenance.

Assures quality control using SMART's Maintenance Management Information System to maintain proper records and generate reports.

Follow FRA regulations applicable to railroad workers.

This position will be responsible for work activities primarily on the Swing and Grave shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure safe and efficient transportation to the public.

 Position Details:

• Base hourly wage: $44.98 per hour.
• This position is represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).
• There is a 12-month probationary period following appointment to this position.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
• A thorough background check will be required including, but not limited to: current and past employers, personal contacts, education verification. A credit report will be required for positions covered under Labor Code 1024.5. (A complete list of background checks documents will be provided upon request).
• A pre-employment physical, including a urinalysis drug screen, will be required.
• A pre-employment psychological screening, administered by a licensed/certified psychologist, will be required. 
• EOE.

SMART is a California public transit agency providing commuter rail service in Marin and Sonoma Counties in Northern California. Under the general direction of SMART’s Real Estate Manager, the Senior Real Estate Officer supports the real estate management and acquisition functions of the agency with the following activities:  research and document preparation for acquisition and sale of land rights and permits for use of agency property, administration of agency lease portfolio, drafting reports and correspondence, response to requests for information on land matters, title research (on-line and at County Recorder), survey and appraisal review, administration of agency real estate records, and related work as necessary. This is a lead or specialist level classification that performs the full range of duties required to plan, develop, and coordinate the District’s real estate management and acquisition efforts. 

Successful performance of the work requires expertise in real estate as well as frequent interaction with tenants, land owners, contractors, consultants, and the general public. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.

THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE NO LONGER ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS THROUGH CALOPPS. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE VISIT https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/emeryville

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Emeryville's Community Services Department is seeking customer-service oriented people interested in working on an on-call basis providing transportation for seniors to various locations and attractions within the San Francisco Bay Area.  Drivers assist passengers to board/unboard the bus.  Hours vary based on scheduled excursions and will not exceed 16 hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive seniors with a City furnished 22-passenger bus to and from the Emeryville Senior Center to various locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area; greet passengers in a cheerful manner; assist passengers in and out of the City vehicle; maintain order on the bus; observe all traffic, City/Department, and other applicable rules and regulations; report any mechanical problems or damage to immediate supervisor; check and maintain cleanliness of bus interior; empty trash container; fuel and check/inspect fluid levels prior to each trip; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This extra help, non-benefitted position works on-call driving a delivery truck to pick up and deliver library materials at various library branches throughout Sonoma County.

SCHEDULE:

As early as 5:00 am and as late as 2:00 pm on assigned days

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.
• Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.
• Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.
• Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C) and a clean driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks).  Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle. 

PAY RATE:                          $18.92 per hour

CLOSING DATE:                Continuous Recruitment – First review of applications will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur

during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     OCTOBER 2015

      FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DELIVERY DRIVER

  Represented

Under direct supervision, provides excellent customer service, drives a library vehicle to deliver library materials and supplies to Library branches; loads and unloads book carts and crates; carries out sorting and distribution activities; collects, transports, and delivers financial deposits and receipts; makes assessments of vehicle safety and operability; and performs related work as required. 

Receives direct supervision from the Division Manager, Materials Management or an assigned supervisor.  Exercises no supervision of staff. 

This is a support position that operates a vehicle to deliver materials throughout the library system.  Responsibilities include transporting library books and materials, sorting, and minor vehicle maintenance and upkeep.  Incumbents assigned to this classification also collect and deliver financial items such as cash deposits and receipts.  Incumbents perform most of their duties by themselves, adhering to a specified delivery schedule.  Incumbents follow prescribed procedures and guidelines in the organization and preparation of deliveries.  Assigned tasks do not include direct patron interaction.  Incumbents in this classification primarily perform routine and repetitive tasks and assignments are generally limited in scope.  Independent decisions include whether to modify the order of activities for speed and efficiency.  This is a stand-alone class. 

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.
• Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.
• Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.
• Performs sorting of library materials such as books, audio-visual media, newspapers, magazines, and other material.
• Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.
• May perform special deliveries, transporting boxes, cases of supplies, and small furniture items that are not part of the daily delivery.
• May perform special deliveries of County Archives materials to/from County offices. 
• May provide training to new drivers and/or extra help drivers. 
• Performs a variety of clerical and office support tasks such as maintaining the daily delivery log, truck maintenance log, and unlocking and locking of library building doors.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices and vehicle operation and basic maintenance.
• Basic library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information.

• Alphabetic and numeric systems for organizing library materials.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Basic arithmetic principles, cash handling, and invoicing processes.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and County staff.

Ability to:

• Drive a large vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Read maps and determine alternate routes; navigate throughout the County-wide library system.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed.

• Understand and follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties, and oral and written instructions.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within narrow policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.   

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Library sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification regularly engage in movements such as climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, carry, push, and pull to move items, storage containers, bins of materials, and carts of materials.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks).  Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle. 

Environmental Elements

Employees are stationed primarily within a vehicle serving as the Delivery Driver and spend a significant amount of time in daily transit.  Incumbents may be exposed to smoke/fumes/gas, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals, excessive heat/cold, inclement weather, road hazards, and high frequency noise.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to work schedules that include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit SMART is a new commuter rail service located in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, providing transportation alternatives to Marin and Sonoma Counties. The Controller Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing service delivery and guaranteeing quality control in the provision of safe, reliable and efficient passenger train service to the public. This position supervises train operating crews. Under direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, this position is responsible for railroad dispatch (both passenger and freight trains), train control, radio communications, field supervision, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory and administrative duties, employee assessment, counseling and training. Under abnormal or emergency conditions, this position may be required to operate a train in revenue service and therefore, the Controller-Supervisor must meet or exceed all requirements of a Locomotive Engineer and Conductor. For a detailed job description please email jobs@sonomamarintrain.org. For more information about SMART visit www.sonomamarintrain.org.

EOE.

The City of Dixon is seeking one reliable on-call driver to provide shuttle van transportation for local citizens and to establish an eligibility list for possible future use.  

Transit Driver I will drive a passenger van or paratransit vehicle on a demand responsive curb-to-curb and on a deviated fixed route transit system; will assist patrons on and off the vehicle, especially the elderly, disabled, and school age children. Will work closely with other Drivers and Transit Supervisor to ensure coordinated efforts.  Must have the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations; ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours required; must have good verbal, listening and written communication skills.

Working hours will vary.  Position is on-call to fill in when permanent staff are not available or during a spike in workload. This position will work approximately 1-4 hours per week.

Exam Process:  A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail) and an oral interview process (weighted 100%). 

Employment Processing: Those selected may be subject to a medical exam including drug screen; background investigation; DOJ fingerprint clearance; and in accordance with Federal Law, are able to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States. It is the policy of the City of Dixon to practice fair and equal employment under the law.

Start Date: Upon satisfactory completion of background and medical evaluation. 

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference points will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

Special Accommodations:  Contact Human Resources at 707-678-7000.