Part-time Driver (Senior Services Transportation)

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits. Job Description The part-time driver will be operating a sedan or bus to provide safe, reliable transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities to and from medical and non-medical appointments. The driver will also be assisting riders as they enter and exit vehicles, including providing assistance with bags and mobility devices. Essential Duties Assisting with folding and storing walkers, wheelchairs, canes, other mobility devices Escorting a rider to and from a building entrance reception desk or waiting area when necessary Providing assistance with items (ex: grocery bags) Placing telephone calls to riders regarding scheduled transportation trips Utilizing scheduling software to manage trips and routes Maintaining records and assisting with office duties when needed Completing and updating trip and mileage records as needed Other duties as assigned Other Job Requirements/Information This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. This job requires fingerprinting. Hourly Rate $15.75 per hour Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED AND Valid Georgia driver's license Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications Experience working with seniors Experience with professional driving CPR/First Aid certifications (current or obtained within three months of hire) Equal Opportunity Employer Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr