Driver/Scheduler

JOB BULLETIN

The City of Buena Park is seeking for a Driver/Scheduler to join the Buena Park Senior Activity Center team!

The Buena Park Senior Activity Center is one of the largest and busiest senior centers in the region. We take pride in our friendly atmosphere and great number of activities for individuals 50+. Our mission is to provide the mature adult population with a diverse offering of recreational, educational, social and human service programs. We do this in an environment which promotes a spirit of dignity and limitless potential for later life enrichment.

Our Senior Center is looking for a Driver/Scheduler to oversee our non-emergency medical transportation and senior mobility programs. The Driver/Scheduler is responsible for planning routes of travel, coordinating and scheduling non-emergency medical transportation, and transporting passengers to and from different Community Services locations. Work is performed in accordance with established schedules and safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have ample experience in reporting, administrative and clerical work, coordinating and scheduling routes, overseeing subordinate staff, and training drivers. The individual in this position should have a great personality, be kind, patient, understanding, courteous, and outgoing, loves working with senior citizens and can develop a relationship with them and their families. Wanting to enhance the quality of life of our seniors should be this individuals goal. If you would like to be a part of a team that helps our greatest generations enjoy the best years of their lives with dignity, respect, and of course FUN? APPLY NOW! This position work schedule is between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday but may require working some weekends and holiday work assignments.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, operates a 16 passenger bus or van to transport senior citizens to various senior center functions, medical appointments and other destinations; performs basic bus safety inspections daily; assists passengers on and off assigned vehicles; assures the safety of passengers while riding in assigned vehicles; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Uses a telephone to contact senior citizens regarding their attendance at a Community Services facility.Drives a City van/vehicle to the homes of senior citizens and transports them via streets or freeways to a community center, shopping/market facility or a special trip destination. Interacts and communicates with senior citizens.Fills Community Services van/vehicles with fuel.Notifies Driver/Scheduler regarding vehicle service needs/problems, vehicle defects and discontinues vehicle operation when unsafe.Physically assists senior citizens getting into and out of a City van/vehicle.Completes forms regarding transportation assistance details.May assist in answering the telephone and provides basic information to callers and takes and relays messages.Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software.Lifts and carries food items, community center supplies and other items weighing 40 pounds or less.Plans efficient routes and maintains daily route schedules.Reviews applications for new shuttle clients.Calls no show passengers and enforces no show policy.Loads and unloads wheelchair passenger(s) using a lift gate.Properly secures wheelchairs and other accessories in the vehicle.Compiles and prepares daily and weekly, activity and accident reports, and other trip statistics such as mileage, fees collected and number of daily passengers served.Receives and dispatches information (as needed) via cellular phone while vehicle is stopped and safely parked.Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
Knowledge of:

Safety principles and practices applicable to bus operations including the California Vehicle Code, state traffic regulations and pertinent municipal codes; bus safety and maintenance inspection practices; effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Safely operate a passenger bus effectively, safely and according to City and state traffic regulations; keep records and submit reports; communicate effectively and cooperatively with customers; inspect bus for safe operation; identify and report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management, departmental representatives, and the general public.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and six months of experience and training in the operation of a bus weighing two or more tons is required. Experience with senior citizens is highly desirable.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class B California driver license with passenger endorsement with acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. Ability to complete First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Defibrillator Training is required within six months of assignment to this classification. Ability to maintain appropriate medical certification and endorsements required by the Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles for the operation of a public bus.

APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr . Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.

The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.

Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of Buena Park and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

SALARY RANGE: Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.

RETIREMENT: Provided through deferred compensation 457 plan administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employee pays member contribution of 3.75%. The City matches the employee's contribution of 3.75%.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to all City employees and their immediate families.

OC CREDIT UNION: Available to all City employees and their families.

Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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