Van Driver, PT (Continuous)

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is seeking dedicated and experienced Van Drivers for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) department. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill several Van Driver, Part-Time vacancies within OPRYD. Work schedules include irregular hours and weekends. We are looking for someone who is: Safety-focused and responsible: You ensure passenger safety by following all traffic laws and maintaining a secure and professional driving environment. Punctual and Reliable: You arrive on time for scheduled routes and follow the assigned timetable consistently. Knowledgeable of Local Area: You know park locations, routes, and nearby amenities, allowing you to provide efficient and accurate transportation. Skilled with Customer Service: You communicate courteously with passengers and offer assistance whenever needed, especially to children and seniors. Attentive and Observant: You stay alert to road conditions, potential hazards, and passenger behavior to maintain smooth and safe operations.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a current (within the last 30 days) official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record.
DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement".
Applications without this required document will not be considered further.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
One year of experience driving automobiles/vehicles.
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement" throughout the tenure of employment and will be required to participate in the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain an "air brake endorsement" if assigned to drive commercial vehicles with air braking systems.
Must obtain Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates within 90 days of employment.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Possession of one or both certifications (Basic First Aid and CPR) prior to being appointed is highly desirable.
The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply!
Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Operating vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, vehicles with three or more axles weighing 6,000 lbs. or more, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver.
Picking up and dropping off program participants at program sites, community centers and fieldtrip locations.
Performing pre-trip vehicle inspections.
Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting City vehicles; transporting vehicles for upkeep and repair as needed, including fueling.
Planning and organizing routes for trips, excursions and tours.
Reporting all incidents involving passengers, completing accident and injury reports as appropriate and preparing claims for damage to City property.
Loading, delivering and unloading departmental supplies and equipment to various sites, centers and other locations.