What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver (Part-Time) position at City of Westerville, OH?
This position will be open until filled. Applications are being reviewed as they are received. If you are interested in this position, apply now!
This position is expected to work an average of 20-25 hours per week. Work will be performed on site with varied shifts Monday-Friday from 8AM to 4PM.
Performs a variety of senior adult transportation services. Work involves providing senior adults with transportation by bus and/or van to and from residences, special events, program activities, and field trips.
Employee works under the general direction of a Program Supervisor. Work is reviewed for adherence to policies and procedures and written and oral instructions through annual performance appraisals.
(May not include all duties performed.)
Safely drives senior adults to medical appointments, nutrition site, Senior Center, Community Center, grocery stores, shopping and banking areas, beauty school and other appointments.
Assists passengers in safe boarding and departing vehicle, safely drives passengers to appropriate destination and ensures responsible person is present to receive them.
Escorts senior adults on day trips and activities.
Completes all required records for vehicle and transportation services.
Maintains clean vehicles, refuels vehicles as needed, monitors vehicle performance, performs routine vehicle maintenance checks, reports maintenance problems or needs to supervisor on appropriate form.
Provides courier service to pick up and deliver Senior Center and Community Center mail and pick up supplies and small equipment as needed.
Assists with other Senior Center activities as needed, including office assistance, program set-up and clean-up and nightly closing procedures.
Performs related work as required.
Possession of a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License.
Two years responsible experience transporting in multi-passenger vehicles.
Knowledge of standards and procedures of operating a multi-passenger vehicle.
Ability to demonstrate proper driving skills while operating a multi-passenger vehicle.
Ability to operate a wheelchair lift and secure wheelchairs in bus.
Ability to monitor mechanical status of vehicle.
Ability to complete vehicle and transportation reports.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior adults.
Maintains personal, physical and mental health required to perform the essential functions of work.
RETIREMENT PENSION
The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.
Personal Leave
Eligible for 24 hours of personal leave if more than 500 hours worked in previous calendar year.
Eligible for 40 hours of personal leave if more than 1000 worked in previous calendar year.
