DASH Transportation Driver II-III

Dash Transportation Driver II - III Part-Time/No Benefits

The City of Lakewood is seeking responsible individuals with exceptional customer service skills and good driving records to serve as Transportation Drivers for the DASH senior and disabled transportation program. Under the direction of the Community Transportation Supervisor, the DASH Transportation Driver II/III operates mini-buses or vans transporting seniors, disabled and other residents within the City of Lakewood and adjacent communities and on other assignments. DASH Transportation Drivers are subject to the Controlled Substances and Alcohol Testing (CSAT) regulations under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and California Law. This is an at-will position and the incumbents will serve at the pleasure of the City Manager or designee.

DASH Operation hours are typically 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, with varying hours Saturdays and Sundays. Schedules and hours may vary and may require working nights, weekends, holidays, and on a stand-by basis. Incumbent hours will vary per week, depending on the needs of the department or program, not to exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Drivers are hired at the DASH Transportation Driver II level and have the opportunity to advance to DASH Transportation Driver III with experience. Advancement to DASH Transportation Driver III is considered at the discretion of the Community Transportation Supervisor.

The position requires the following:

• Valid California Class C Operator's license with a good driving record as evidenced by a DMV Driving Record printout covering 10 years of your driving history. The record must show no violations or points identified within the last two years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Class C Operator's license with a passenger endorsement and with a good driving record from the DMV within 6 months of appointment.
• Possess (or ability to obtain) and maintain current certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association in First Aid, CPR, and AED. CPR certification and AED certification needs to include adults and children.
• High School diploma or equivalent. One year of customer service experience with substantial public contact and/or community relations work is preferred. Previous experience driving passengers in a van, paratransit bus, mini-bus, or commercial transportation vehicle is highly desirable.

The duties include:

• Transporting senior citizens, disabled and other persons in passenger vans/mini-buses to destinations within Lakewood, adjacent communities, on special runs, and other approved perimeters.
• Assisting passengers getting on and off the vehicle which includes pushing and pulling wheelchairs, assisting with and securing packages, walkers, wheelchairs and other personal belongings.
• Promoting positive customer service relations.
• Practicing safe driving techniques and passenger safety.
• Performing in a position that is occasionally strenuous involving lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Operating wheelchair lift; maintaining interior and exterior of vehicles and ensuring the vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.
• Completing driver's safety inspections at beginning and end of shift; completing passenger logs throughout the day; operating a two-way radio; providing CPR and/or first aid as needed.

Physical and mental demands include the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk up and down stairs, sit for long periods; administer good hand and foot controls while driving; perform simple and power grasping; lift, push and/or pull wheelchair bound clients; push and/or pull weight in excess of 100 pounds; lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; enter and exit vehicle repeatedly; able to see and hear within normal ranges; hear sirens while driving and communicating with passengers.

Environmental exposure includes exposure to traffic and two-way radio noise; seasonal climate and varying weather conditions; gas fumes while fueling; and vibration of the steering wheel.