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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent part-time opportunity in the Public Works Department, for its award-winning Transit Program.  Under the direction of Public Works management staff, the Transit Aide will provide administrative support with financial reporting and analysis, transit planning projects, social media, and marketing efforts.

The work schedule is flexible (some night and weekend hours required).   The successful candidate may work up to 29 hours per week and up to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct research on transit best practices, products and services
• Participate in community outreach & encourage transit use
• Assist in developing community outreach & marketing plans
• Conduct field observations and site visits
• Track expenses, reimbursements, and budgets

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.

The City of San Bruno is currently seeking

BUS/VAN DRIVER (Part-Time)

Filing Deadline:  Open until Filled

Salary:  $17.45 - $21.22 (per hour)

 

The Position

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is seeking a on-call part-time Bus/Van Driver to drive the city's 20-passenger bus/van. As needed, the driver will transport program participants between the San Bruno Senior Center and War Memorial Recreation Center, take participants on day trips, and run errands.

This position will be on-call and will work a variety of shifts to fill-in for regularly scheduled drivers. This position may work up to 30 hours per week, for 2 weeks each month. Schedule will vary depending on the needs of the Department. Prior to appointment, and once appointed into the position, the employee will be included in the random DOT Drug Testing Program and the DMV pull notice program.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License (with a passenger endorsement) and have a good driving record (recent DMV printout required). Applicants should have the ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written directions, maintain cooperative work relationships and assist people with disabilities. Possession of First Aid/CPR Certification is desirable.

 

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.  Online applications are preferred, but paper applications are available at the San Bruno Senior Center (1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno CA 94066) or at San Bruno City Hall, Human Resources (567 El Camino Real, San Bruno CA 94066).  After an initial screening of applicants, those candidates that best meet the Department's needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The City of Pacifica is accepting applications for the position of

Bus/Van Driver

in our Senior Services Division

(Part-Time)

Do you have a Class B Commercial license with a passenger endorsement with a passenger endorsement? 

If so, this part-time job may be for you!

The Senior Services division of the City’s Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department currently has a part-time openings for a bus/van driver. This vital position reports to the Supervisor of Senior Services and, while other local trips may be required, is responsible for transporting seniors to and from the Community Center. This position is also responsible for gathering client data as it relates to Aging and Adult Services and assisting the Recreation Coordinator — Senior Services with client needs. This part-time, non-benefitted position works between 25 - 30 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday work schedule. 

Essential Function Requirements

•  Ability to establish rapport with older adults; ability to physically assist with the loading/and unloading of clients in need from vehicle.
• Class B Commercial license with a passenger endorsement or Class C Commerical license with a passenger endorsement; and drive either a bus or a van.
• Must pass medical physical as required for holding a commercial driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Must comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required (Word, Excel).
• Must comply with AAS client confidentiality rules.
• Establish positive and confidential working relationships with staff and public.
• Must be able to prioritize daily situations based upon emergency needs and requests.

Examples of Duties

 Drive seniors to and from their home to the Community Center; maintain composure during crisis situations; manage the scheduling of client appointments for services provided at the Community Center; partner with staff to perform specific tasks required of Recreation Specialist-Senior Services (in staff’s absence); telephone or home visit to Meals on Wheels (MOW) clients.

Employment Standards

• Minimum of high school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in working with seniors or an organization which addresses the needs and interests of the older adult population is desired.  

Licenses and Certificates 

• Minimum of Class B Commercial license with a passenger endorsement.
• Must have current or be able to attain the American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate, CPR, and AED certificate within three months of employment.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Multi-passenger bus (18-21 seat)
• Wheel chair ramp
• Multi-passenger van
• Computer, including word processing software
• Calculator, copy and fax machine
• Phone

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms and to lift and carry, push and pull. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to drive a van and a bus is a must.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Individual must be:

• A defensive driver in anticipating multiple situations that could arise in one’s surroundings.
• Able to deal with situations that are confidential.
• Able to work successful and professionally in crisis mode during client emergency at the Community Center or at a client’s home. 

Individuals may:

• Encounter visits with clients that have communicable diseases.
• Need to effectively deal with clients with various health issues such as: hearing/sight/memory loss or dementia, drug/alcohol abuse, mental disorders.
• Encounter individuals who are economically challenge.
• On occasion be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Individual will be:

• A defensive driver in anticipating multiple situations that could arise in one’s surroundings.
• Able to deal with confidential situations confidential.
• Able to work successful and professionally in crisis mode during client emergency at the Community Center or at a client’s home. 

Individual will be able to:

• Encounter visits with clients that have communicable diseases.
• Effectively deal with clients with various health issues such as: hearing/sight/memory loss or dementia, drug/alcohol abuse, mental disorders.
• Encounter individuals who are economically challenge.
• On occasion be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained on-line at www.calopps.org  . Faxes will not be accepted.

Selection Process

The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to undergo an oral panel interview, dates and times to be announced. The selected candidate must successfully pass the final phase of the hiring process that includes a reference check, fingerprinting, an acceptable driving record, a medical examination and a pre-employment drug test. In compliance with Federal requirement, the selected candidate must provide documentation validating the right to work in the United States. ADA accomodations will be provided to requesting applicants upon at least 48 hours advance notice. 

The City of Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.