Driver

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General Description

The purpose of this position is to provide transportation services to program clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Completes transportation log sheets.
• Provides transportation services to clients.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of an electronic and hand copy transportation route book.
• Learns assigned transportation routes.
• Assists clients in embarking and disembarking from passenger bus.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Fuels and cleans vehicle.
• Assists with room assembly and daily meal service at center.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of experience in customer service or closely related experience.
• Must have a valid CDL (Class A or B) with passenger endorsement.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in a vehicle, client homes and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 2

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Must have CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain within the first six months of employment First Aid/CPR certification.

Department: Parks & Cultural Services

Salary: $30,153.00

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.