Van Driver

Provides transportation services to passengers served by the department to ensure their safe transportation.

• Greets passengers and assists them entering and exiting the van and with luggage or packages.
• Transports passengers to their requested destinations within local and surrounding areas.
• Conducts vehicle pre-maintenance inspections prior to usage and conducts safety and security checks at the end of the day.
• Keeps records of pickups and drop-offs.
• Regularly cleans and maintains the vehicle.
• Monitors the passengers and enforces rules to ensure passengers’ safety.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Minimal related experience (less than 6 months) working with senior citizens preferred.

Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Valid VA driver’s license required.

• First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of senior citizens and adults that have special needs, preferred.

Knowledge of vehicle, radio communication system, and laws and regulations governing van operation.

Skills:

Customer service, oral and written communication skills.

Abilities:

Ability to drive a multiple passenger van.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patrons.

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
• Essential Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, hearing, seeing
  -up close, seeing far away, kneeling, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical weight handled: up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment:
  Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.