Recovery Court Driver - Part Time - Recovery Court - Unassigned Division

Part-Time Position: Van Operator for Hamilton County Recovery Court Program

Employees in this position observe the drug screening process for male individuals. Hamilton County follows the Federal Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines. Section 8.1(b) of the Federal Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines requires that the gender of the observer match the donor's gender and the gender of the monitor matches the donor's gender unless the monitor is a medical professional as described in Section 8.12. Based on federal guidelines, only applicants of the male gender will be considered for this position.

Under general supervision, operates a twelve to fifteen person passenger van, in addition to other vehicles, in support of the Hamilton County Recovery Court Program to transport Hamilton County Recovery Court participants.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Tasks

Primary responsibility includes operating twelve to fifteen person passenger van to transport Hamilton County Recovery Court participants from transportation pick up stops, the Hamilton County Courthouse, the Recovery Court treatment center, and inpatient treatment locations. Performs vehicle and equipment checks to allow for safe operation of vehicles; performs preventive maintenance as needed.

Receives daily instruction from the Recovery Court Program Coordinator; ensures workplace safety; maintains documentation of work performed and vehicle service record.

Conducts and monitors drug and alcohol screening for program participants on an as needed basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of operating and service manuals and other documentation for operation and maintenance of vehicles and various equipment.

Knowledge of Hamilton County work order system, County policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to vehicle operation and workplace safety.

Knowledge of County geography.

Skill in working with a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and offenders assigned to perform community service by the courts.

Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of a high school diploma, plus two years of direct work experience in the operation of a twelve to fifteen person passenger van. Must possess a valid class F driver's license from the state of Tennessee of the equivalent from the applicant's state of residence.

Additional requirements: Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to have completed the Hamilton County Defensive Driving course issued by the National Safety Council and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided by the department.

Safety sensitive: This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants who are proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position. A test will be required.

Physical requirements: Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable sitting and driving with intermittent walking and standing. Occasional lifting and carrying up to thirty-five pounds is required.

Additional information: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change. All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

An equal opportunity employer: Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.