On-Call Driver

Lake County Government • Leadville, CO

5d • $23

About The Position

This position provides safe, reliable, and friendly transportation for seniors, driving them to and from meal programs, medical appointments, social outings, and other essential activities that support their independence and connection to the community.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school or equivalent education.
• Current Colorado Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation Background Check.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• A willingness to assist the senior community of Lake County.
• Willingness to learn, have good communication skills, and a positive attitude.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; ensuring that all interactions with Seniors, staff, and coworkers are professional, respectful, kind and empathetic.
• Ability to conduct activities that involve extensive sitting, substantial standing, daily reaching, assisting seniors to and from vehicles, occasionally stepping onto a short steps stool, kneeling, and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry 35lbs.
• Ability to drive a county vehicle.
• Ability to operate wheelchair lift and transport Seniors in senior vans.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Center staff with the transportation of Seniors to and from medical appointments, meals, shopping outings, excursions, and other transportation needs.
• Assist the Senior Center staff with the unloading and delivery of monthly food boxes.
• Supports the Senior Center snow removal program as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED