VEHICLE OPERATOR ON-CALL

VEHICLE OPERATOR

Salary Grade: 3 $16.78/hour

Shift Available: Full – Time (Non-Exempt)

Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Actual work hours established by department to include unpaid lunch)

Budgeted Hours: 7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week

Summary of Job Functions:

• Transports ambulatory and non-ambulatory passengers in County vehicles in a safe, reliable, and timely manner.
• Assists passengers in boarding and disembarking County vehicles from door to door.
• Interacts professionally and cheerfully with passengers.
• Follows logical, efficient, and direct transportation routes according to “Ecolane” operating device.
• Ensures that any required fares/fees are collected, and receipts distributed to appropriate passengers.
• Observes all traffic laws.
• Provides information for periodic surveys as requested.
• Maintains order and discipline in the vehicles.
• Operates radio communication in a professional manner.
• Performs pre and post trip walks around the vehicle assigned that day to ensure safety and assist in maintenance of vehicle.
• Maintains daily record sheets as required.
• Participates in training as provided.
• Assists in training new Vehicle Operators.
• Performs general maintenance on vehicles such as, but not limited to, checking on fluids, and air pressure in tires.
• Assures that the vehicle assigned to them is clean.
• Assists other Vehicle Operators in completing their tasks if they cannot do them due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, plus valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. No formal work experience required, one to two (1-2) years’ experience with the elderly and/or disabled population preferred. Must have a safe driving record. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or [email protected]

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer