Van Driver, PT

Salary: $20.73 - $25.42 Hourly
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Part Time (include Trainee)
Job Number: 25-TR192-12
Department: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
Opening Date: 12/15/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SI1


The Position
***Continuous Recruitment*** Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embrace the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.


Why Join the Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
Come and join a vibrant, energetic team whose key initiative is enhancing the community through recreational programs, optimizing park facilities, and youth development. Are you passionate about being a part of dynamic community spaces and fostering cultural growth? The City of Oakland is seeking dedicated and experienced Van Drivers for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development department.

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill several Van Driver, Part Time vacancies within Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development. Work schedules include irregular hours and weekends.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Safety Focused and Responsible: Ensures the safety of passengers by following traffic laws and maintains a safe driving environment.
• Punctual and Reliable: Arrives on time for scheduled routes and adheres to the assigned timetable.
• Knowledgeable of Local Area: Familiar with park locations, routes, and nearby amenities to provide efficient transportation.
• Skilled with Customer Service: Communicates courteously with passengers and provides assistance as needed, especially to children and seniors.
• Attentive and Observant: Stays alert to road conditions, potential hazards, and passenger behavior to ensure smooth and safe operations.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Operating vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, vehicles with three or more axles weighing 6,000 lbs. or more, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver.
• Picking up and dropping off program participants at program sites, community centers and fieldtrip locations.
• Performing pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting City vehicles; transporting vehicles for upkeep and repair as needed, including fueling.
• Planning and organizing routes for trips, excursions and tours.
• Reporting all incidents involving passengers, completing accident and injury reports as appropriate and preparing claims for damage to City property.
• Loading, delivering and unloading departmental supplies and equipment to various sites, centers and other locations.

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will connect with the community.
• You will be spending time outdoors.
• You will be contributing to positive experiences.
• You will have a sense of fulfillment.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will navigate through traffic and road conditions.
• You must adhere to strict schedules.
• You will experience weather and environmental factors.

The competencies required to be a successful Van Driver are:

• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication.
• Oral Communication : Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance : Performing under physically demanding conditions.
• Safety Focus : Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Adaptability : Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Attention to Detail : Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Customer Focus : Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams) : Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
• Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative) : Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.

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*REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION: Applicants must submit a current (within the last 30 days) official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record. The official DMV printout must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further.

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Minimum Requirements for Application


This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:

One year of experience driving automobiles/vehicles.


License/Other Requirements:

• A current (within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further.
• Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement" throughout the tenure of employment and will be required to participate in the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain an "air brake endorsement" if assigned to drive commercial vehicles with air braking systems.
• Must obtain Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates within 90 days of employment. Possession of one or both certifications prior to being appointed is highly desirable.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Supplemental Information
The Selection Process
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience best match the needs of the department will be contacted for an interview. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at View phone number on click.appcast.io between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at View email address on click.appcast.io.
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Current MOUs may be reviewed here:
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Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City or Port of Oakland employee?

• Yes
• No

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If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number?
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Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?

• Yes
• No

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If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below.If not applicable, type "N/A"
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If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter any other name(s) used below.If not applicable, type "N/A"
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Are you at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Is your education equal to completing 12th grade?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of experience driving automobiles/vehicles?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess or will you be able to obtain Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates within 90 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you posserss a valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement"?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the air brake endorsement on your Class B license?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe the type of automobile(s) or vehicle(s) that you have driven, including the amount of experience driving each type(s).
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Applicants MUST scan and attach a current (within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record in order for the application to be considered complete. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B license with "passenger endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further. Did you scan and attach a current copy of your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout for the last 3 years driving record to your application?

• Yes
• No

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included with the application?

• Yes
• No

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