Para-Transit Driver

Work schedule may vary depending on departmental needs. Tentative workdays will be Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW AS PART OF THE CITY’S MEET AND CONFER PROCESS AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Full-Time / Rank and File.

FLSA:
Non-exempt.

Under supervision, drives a regular paratransit route and excursions as assigned. Transports senior citizens, and the disabled to and from doctor’s appointments, schools, recreation activities and daily living support needs. These paratransit drivers drive a small 20 passenger vehicle, not a large city bus. Passengers are mainly Seniors, the handicapped and some school children. The vehicles do not have air brakes.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operates a two-way radio, passenger van, and wheelchair access lift. Follows plans and schedules for excursions. Inspect vehicles including oil and other fluids.

Keeps inspection records. Performs minor maintenance of equipment mainly inside the vehicle. Keeps the vehicle clean and neat. Responds to dispatches to fulfill transportation requests. May help train other drivers. May answer the phone or occasionally assist with dispatching. Prepares simple records and reports. Serves the public in a safe and courteous manner. Drives a route as assigned. Assists the disabled on and off the vehicle.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:
Able to read and write sufficient English to perform the job. High School graduate preferred. Some prior experience driving a public transportation vehicle preferred. Valid State of California driver’s license. CA Class B vehicle operator’s license. CPR and first aid certificates. Medical Certificate.

• CA motor vehicle code.
• Safe driving techniques.
• Safe methods of assisting passengers on and off the vehicle.
• Basic Vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Basic record keeping.

• Maintain a CA vehicle operator’s license.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Provide first aid and CPR.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Drive a route and operate all paratransit equipment.
• Pass random drug testing.
• Maintain satisfactory driving record.

The physical demands described here 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 job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee continuously is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 job, the employee regularly works in outdoor conditions and regularly works in traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee may occasionally work indoors where the noise level can be moderate.