L.E.T.S. Driver/Porter - Temporary

Livingston County•Howell, MI

13h

About The Position

Livingston Essential Transportation Service (L.E.T.S.) provides dial-a-ride service throughout Livingston County and regional medical transportation to Ingham, Oakland, Genesee, and Washtenaw counties. Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation Services, the L.E.T.S. Driver/Porter transports County vehicles to and from facilities for maintenance and repairs, and performs vehicle troubleshooting, minor repairs, and maintenance. When needed, the employee may also drive to provide safe, efficient, customer-friendly transportation to the public by bus, van, or County vehicle within the County and surrounding counties. This is a temporary, part-time, non-union position of approximately 19 hours per week, with a starting rate of $21.17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; the County may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
Michigan driver's license with Chauffeur designation.
Pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen before employment.
Knowledge of safe driving practices, customer service, and passenger assistance.
Considerable knowledge of County roads, map reading, assisting passengers with special needs, basic math, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and safe driving in all weather conditions.
Ability to assemble data and prepare accurate reports.
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use sound judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors, other governmental representatives, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work under stress and deadlines, and respond in emergency situations.
Skill using office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and ability to learn department-specific data-entry software.
Skill using specialized vehicle transportation equipment, such as ramps and passenger-securing equipment, and electronic equipment on County vehicles.
Ability to lift or push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

Transport vehicles, buses, and parts to facilities for vehicle maintenance.
Fuel and clean vehicles throughout the day or at the end of a shift or day.
Keep the garage, including floors and frequently used areas, clean and functional.
Drive to cover shift shortages, special runs, or special events as needed, transporting passengers to various destinations.
Assist passengers, including school-age passengers, older adults, and people with special needs.
Operate the chairlift to assist passengers boarding the bus and ensure passengers are properly secured according to standards and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.