Casual Van/Bus Driver

Basic Job Purpose/Function

Casual Van/Bus Drivers - Senior Services - White Salmon and Goldendale - Non-Exempt - Grade 34 Steps 1-3 $19.56 - $20.78/hr - Transports and assists senior citizens, disabled persons, and the general public to medical appointments, shopping, recreational trips, banks, and other destinations as needed. Operates van/bus for public fixed route transit service. Maintains and services vehicles. Assists in scheduling maintenance.

Essential Job Duties

• Operates a passenger van and bus in a safe, comfortable, legal and timely manner; transports passengers to medical appointments, shopping, recreational trips, banks, and other destinations. Assures vehicle safety rules are followed such as use of safety belt, operation of emergency exits, and accident procedures.
• May operate a fixed route bus service from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday.
• Picks up passengers at location indicated by the Transportation Coordinator. Works with coordinator to devise efficient routes and scheduling to provide cost-effective services.
• Provides assistance to passengers embarking or disembarking the van; operates wheelchair lift. Provides assistance to home or destination and carries and loads groceries as needed. Refers passengers who appear to need a variety of additional assistance to appropriate agency staff.
• Collects donations from passengers and assures confidentiality of donations as per program requirements and agency policies.
• Complies with agency procedures, including performance of regular van maintenance activities; conducting pre-trip safety inspections, checking and filling fuel and oil; cleaning inside and outside of van; reporting the need for servicing and repairs as necessary.
• Maintains all required vehicle records including time charts, fuel usage, mileage counts, and van service records.
• Picks-up and delivers items such as oxygen tanks or packages as required.
• Maintains a polite and cheerful demeanor while transporting passengers.
• Refers to Information and Assistance Coordinator any non-transportation difficulties reported or exhibited by a senior citizen.
• Attends any required training.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and related tools/equipment to accomplish the basic function of this position, including any safety and/or legal requirements. This may, but not necessarily, include specialized skills.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a High school diploma or GED, and experience in operating commercial vehicles.

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements

• Valid state/commercial driver's license with clean driving record
• Must be able to drive in a variety of weather conditions and be able to drive in both rural and urban environments
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Designated safety sensitive, requiring random drug and alcohol testing