Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver

Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver

The Reserve Alternative Response Unit Driver is responsible for providing transportation services in a safe, professional manner for persons seeking shelter to the Sobering Center.

Essential duties include:

• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• Works under the general supervision of the Reserve ARU Supervisor or Deputy Chief.
• Operates a City owned passenger vehicle in a safe, professional manner.
• Assists with passenger loading & unloading from vehicles.
• Follows assigned routes and responds to calls for pick up.
• Demonstrates an understanding & sensitivity of the needs of the individuals in need of transportation.
• Completes thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and inspections as required.
• Ability to understand the English language to include traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
• Keeps the vehicle clean and ready for pick ups.
• Completes paperwork as required.

Non-essential duties may include assisting to coordinate or instruct other personnel, as assigned.

Tools and equipment used include radios, cellphones, tablets or other electronic devices as required, janitorial and cleaning supplies, and safe vehicle operations.

Physical demands include standing, walking, using hands to handle objects, reaching with hands and arms, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, lifting and moving up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, dragging up to 200 pounds occasionally, and specific vision abilities.

Work environment includes outside weather conditions, exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, wet and/or humid conditions, heated and cold environments, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise level.

Qualifications include:

• Successfully pass an entrance exam.
• Successfully pass a series of interview panels.
• Pass an extensive background check.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Be 18 years or older at the time of employment.
• Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Be able to read and write the English language.
• Have a working knowledge of driver safety, CEVO class preferred.
• Knowledge of City of Farmington streets.
• Must complete a CPR / First aid class prior to first assigned shift.
• Have the ability to act effectively in emergent and stressful situations.
• Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Comply with the City's Environmental, Health and Safety program.

We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.