Driver - On Call

Douglas County•Community Services - Senior Center/Transportation - Gardnerville, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Douglas Area Rural Transit (DART) Drivers provide reliable, safe, and accessible transportation options to key destinations, including shopping centers, medical facilities, and the Douglas County Community & Senior Center. Through both the Dial-a-Ride and the Fixed-Route services, Drivers ensure community members can accomplish the necessary tasks of daily living. This is an On-Call position that does not qualify for benefits. The schedule is as-needed, and hours may be limited. This role is customer-focused and aims to make a difference in the everyday lives of the community.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in transportation of passengers in a bus or van; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement.
Effects and Consequences of Prohibited Drug Use certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
Must be able to pass random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Must be able to provide required documentation for Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Responsibilities

Inspects vehicle to ensure it is clean and operable; completes inspection paperwork/checklist; reports the need for service or repair; ensures vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance.
Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks, following a pre-established schedule or on an on-call basis.
Stops vehicle at various locations to pick up and let off passengers; assists passengers with disabilities in embarking and disembarking and may load/unload luggage, packages, and other items.
Answers questions and provides information to passengers; may provide information to medical and social service providers regarding client status.
Maintains driver log, listing client name, address, and other information for each trip if required.
May transport meals to the homebound, assuring safe delivery; may pick up empty trays; loads trays into carrying devices and onto the van; checks meal temperatures and reports findings; reports unusual circumstances to Supervisor.
Washes and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles; fuels the vehicle.
May drive a handicapped access vehicle to transport wheelchair and other elderly and handicapped clients; assists individuals requiring wheelchair assistance with entry and exit from the vehicle.
Assists individuals with physical needs in the entry and exit of the vehicle.
Participates in in-service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.
Performs all duties in accordance with Federal Transportation Administration regulations related to public transit.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.