VAN DRIVER Noncommercial Drivers License; On-Call

Job Location:

Lift Line – Watsonville, CA 95076

Position Type:
Limited-Term

Salary Range: $22.60 – $22.60 per hour

Shift: Hours Vary; typical hours Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm; weekend day shifts required.

Under the supervision of the Van Driver Trainer, the Van Driver (Non‑Commercial License) provides door‑to‑door service for elderly and/or physically challenged passengers, keeps simple records, maintains the van in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and performs other related work as required while adhering to agency, union, and state safety regulations.

• Drive a specially‑equipped van to pick up and drop off elderly and/or physically or mentally‑limited or ill persons to medical destinations; ensure lifts and tie‑down equipment are operational and that passengers are transported safely and in a timely manner.
• Drive a van to pick up and drop off seniors to and from congregate meal sites and other central locations; provide van service for other senior passenger activities as time permits; may drive for outside contracts.
• Provide out‑of‑county transportation services to qualified clients.
• Plan, establish, and adjust schedules to meet unanticipated changes; determine safest and most efficient pick‑up and drop‑off routes.
• Assist ambulatory and non‑ambulatory passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner, providing door‑to‑door service.
• Collect donations from clients and return them to the administrative offices of Lift Line in a timely manner.
• Handle sensitive medical, equipment, and potential emergencies, including the secure handling of portable oxygen tanks.
• Note visible changes in passengers’ physical or mental health; communicate this information to appropriate personnel for follow‑up; may carry and deliver prescription drugs and medical documents not entrusted to passengers; report any client issues immediately to the Driver Supervisor or scheduler.
• Perform pre‑trip procedures, including inspecting the van and maintaining it in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; report maintenance needs.
• Operate the van safely and courteously, following California driving laws, seat‑belt, and cell‑phone regulations.
• Maintain standard records such as logs of passengers driven, miles driven, and gasoline purchased; submit all paperwork daily as required.
• Describe services offered to persons who may qualify and benefit from such services.
• Operate a two‑way radio according to FCC regulations.
• Assist with transportation office activities, such as scheduling rides, dispatching, answering the telephone, filing, report preparation, or other tasks as assigned.
• Follow the Lift Line Driver Handbook; attend all staff meetings; participate in training programs, Accident, Health and Safety, and Training Committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff and others in regular contact with the program.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and lifestyle backgrounds; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of California driving laws and regulations.
• Ability to safely and courteously transport elderly, physically, and/or mentally limited and ill passengers.
• Ability to identify significant changes in passengers’ physical and mental conditions and report them to the appropriate persons.
• Proficient in driving a large passenger van.
• Ability to determine safe and efficient routes.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read street maps.
• Able to perform work independently and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.
• Keep standard records of work performed.
• Collect, record, and deposit donations.
• Maintain the van in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Communicate effectively and be sensitive to the needs of the passenger population served.
• Work cooperatively with co‑workers and others contacted in the course of the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with wheelchair lifts, tie‑downs, ramps, rails, and two‑way radio.
• Basic first aid and CPR techniques.
• Knowledge of safe…