Part-time Van Driver - AGING & DISABILITIES

Department:  Aging & Disab 

Job ID: 13151

Pay:  $17.04 per hour.  

Work Schedule: Varied, Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Provide ramp and/or lift accessible passenger transportation in a safe, professional and timely manner.

Transport passenger from origin to destination

• Drive specialized vehicles
• Drive vehicle(s) in a safe manner
• Comply with traffic laws and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

DOT Compliance and Reporting

• Fare collection and logging
• Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and documentation
• Vehicle up-keep (clean interior and exterior)
• Documentation and recordkeeping of time, ridership and others as required

Customer Service

• Ensuring passenger safety
• Secure mobility devices and medical equipment and carry-ons
• Positive communication

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent.  Two (2) years' commercial driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Experience using navigation equipment such as GPS device used in automobiles. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Valid Dept. of Transportation (DOT) physical exam medical card qualifying individuals to drive a commercial vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years' commercial driving or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience using navigation equipment such as tablet with GPS software and auto vehicle (AV) locator for route and scheduling updates. Valid State of Kansas CDL Driver’s License with A or B passenger endorsement.  Bilingual skills a plus.  

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