Senior Transportation Driver

Senior Transportation Driver

Looking for applicants who are willing and able to work Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between the hours of 7:30AM to 3:00PM while also being flexible to work other days of the week as needed! Position Summary: The Senior Transportation Driver has the opportunity and responsibility to directly serve as an ambassador of the City of Groveport to the senior and disabled residents of the City. This person will function to assist the client as needed to and from their residence door to the door of the destination with safety, courtesy, care, and exceptional customer service at all times.

Purpose: Acts as primary driver for group outings and special events. Drives clients to and from medical and personal appointments, performs maintenance on and cleans vehicles, completes reports and other work as assigned.

Qualifications: An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent; six (6) months of related work experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Must possess the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/BBP certification at the earliest first available training session after hire; must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the Municipality's vehicle insurance policy.

Equipment Operated: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Department vehicle, hand and power tools, cellular phone (hands free device), calculator, two-way radio, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.

Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions:

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; exposed to possible injury from unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., wheel chairs); has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; frequently lifts objects 10–60 lbs; frequently carries objects 10–60 lbs; frequently pushes objects 50 lbs or more; frequently pulls objects 50 lbs or more.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered sedentary to heavy work.

Job Description and Worker Characteristics:

Job Duties in order of importance:

Essential Functions of the Position:

60% (1) Operates a variety of departmental vehicles to provide transportation for clients to and from appointments; assists clients into and out of appointments per departmental procedures; operates wheelchairs/equipment, walkers, and canes to assist clients to appointments; assists and is responsible for carrying client belongings to and from appointments; takes questions, concerns, and complaints from clients; communicates with clients who require accommodations.

20% (2) Maintains logs of all appointments and mileage; assists in the scheduling of clients as required; completes other documentation accurately as required; meets with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss departmental issues and concerns.

15% (3) Cleans vehicles; performs maintenance checks of vehicles; checks vehicles for needed service and repairs; documents and records repairs and maintenance on vehicles per department policy; notifies supervisor of needed repairs.

5% (4) Assists with facility/room set-ups and tear downs and minor maintenance and repair if necessary; may serve as lead worker to less senior or part-time drivers; may fill in for Senior Services Manager in his/her absence.

(5) Maintains contacts with clients, vendors, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.

(6) Maintains required licensure and certification.

(7) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(8) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

(9) Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:

Knowledge of: inventory control; purchasing; municipal goals and objectives; municipal policy and procedures; workplace safety practices and procedures; first aid and C.P.R. practice; public relations; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; manpower planning; local geographical area; equipment maintenance and repair; vehicle maintenance and repair; records management; two-way radio operations; proper lifting techniques; senior center operations; security; rules and regulations.

Skill in: data entry; computer operations; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; operation of hand tools.

Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with many variables and determine specific action; recognize threatening conditions and take appropriate action; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply rules, or regulations to specific situations; determine material and equipment needs; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; train or instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; work alone on most tasks; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; answer routine telephone inquiries; develop and maintain working relationships; resolve complaints; work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and being exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions; provide outstanding customer service; perform light labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; respond to emergency situations; carry out instructions; to work under stressful conditions; travel to and gain access to work site.

Positions Directly Supervised: None

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay Range: $14.35 to $17.94 per hour

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program.