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.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimal related experience (less than 6 months) working with senior citizens preferred.

• Valid VA driver’s license required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.

• Knowledge of senior citizens’ and adults that have special needs, preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle, radio communication system, and laws and regulations governing van operation.

• Customer service, oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in operating van and making minor repairs.

• 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.

• 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.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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