Van Driver (Part-time)

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

Under direction, transports individuals and goods in a safe manner to and from designated sites as assigned; participates in ongoing training requirements; performs pre-inspections and completes necessary paperwork; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates a vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all time while performing assigned duties.

Transports individuals and goods in a safe manner to and from designated sites as assigned.

Picks up and delivers food and other items as required.

Completes vehicle pre-inspection daily and/or weekly following established guidelines.

Ensures assigned vehicle is clean and in proper operating condition following established guidelines.

Maintains accurate transport records, inspection forms and other paperwork as required.

Checks van on a daily basis for needed repairs.

Makes requests for vehicle repair as needed.

Operates vehicle in a safe manner observing all traffic laws.

Participates in safety training sessions as assigned.

Required to participate in random drug and alcohol screens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED

Required Licensure or Certification

• As a condition of employment, an employee in this classification must obtain and maintain a valid Michigan Chauffeur’s license within two (2) weeks of hire

 Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience transporting individuals or goods
• Previous experience working with senior citizens and mentally/physically challenged individuals

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Skill in:

• Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers with tact and courtesy
• Document and maintain information such as vehicle maintenance reports
• Work in an environment that embraces the County’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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. 

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by these statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION – This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

The United Auto Workers Local 889 bargaining unit represents this position.  Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.