Van Driver

Job Title

Incumbents drives a passenger van or equivalent vehicle to transport senior citizen patrons between locations using an established schedule and on special trips by dispatch or prior arrangement.

Monday Wednesday: ON CALL Thursday & Friday: 9:00am 3:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.

• Drives a passenger van or equivalent over designated routes and established time schedules, picking up and discharging senior citizens, or may drive for special events. Ensures passenger safety and observes guidelines for bus capacity.
• Inspects van prior to operation for safety compliance. Cleans windshields and headlights. Cleans interior and exterior of vans as directed, including, but not limited to, picking up debris, cleaning the floor, and wiping and cleaning upholstery.
• Cleans van using body fluid kit if rider becomes sick or incontinent.
• Identifies and reports problems or vehicle malfunctions. Initiates work order requests, describing the problem or circumstance.
• Completes accurate trip records as required by State laws and policies. Files accident or incident reports.
• Attends courses and meetings that contribute to continuing driver education.
• Transports mail and other documents to and from City offices.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices
• Customer service principles
• State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to passenger van operations and transportation of personnel

Skill in:

• Driving, parking and safely operating a vehicle

Ability to:

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Prioritize work and perform multiple tasks
• Prepare, maintain, proofread and process a variety of forms, reports, records, files and/or documentation
• Provide customer service
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Education and/or experience: High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and five years of driving experience experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Certification/Licensure:

• Valid Ohio Driver's License

Benefits

The City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package!

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program