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Job Description
Job Characteristics
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
RECREATION PROGRAM DRIVER (Part-Time)
Concord Senior Center
The City of Concord is seeking experienced drivers to transport participants for the City's Senior Center in the Recreation Services Department.
Basic program information:
The Concord Senior Transportation Program helps Concord seniors get around town with ease. Currently offering on-demand rides through GoGoGrandparent using Uber and Lyft, the program is expanding to include a free, curb-to-curb van service for even greater convenience. The expanded van service will include a Senior Center Shuttle, providing free rides to and from home to the Concord Senior Center, encouraging participation in the many social activities, enrichment and exercise classes, and the Café Costa lunch program offered by Meals on Wheels. The shuttle will be available Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. for Concord seniors enrolled in the program.
What you will be doing:
The Transportation Program Driver transports seniors enrolled in the Concord Senior Transportation Program to various locations in Concord, using a 9-passenger van, which requires a Class C license. The position is part-time, limited service and must be able to work morning or afternoon shifts and attend weekly in-service trainings. Hours may vary based on scheduled program events between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays, and will not exceed 8 hours per day.
We’re seeking individuals who possess a unique blend of practical skills and personal attributes. It's more than just knowing how to operate a vehicle; it's about providing a safe, comfortable, and respectful experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at www.cityofconcord.org/jobs . Please attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear DOJ livescan and DMV history check.
Conviction History and DMV History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). You will also be required to authorize access to your California DMV history report. The resulting reports of your conviction and driving history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to- Safely transport riders to and from assigned locations, while complying with any and all traffic laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, and City policies, procedures and best practices.
- Communicate with supervisor to receive and verify instructions.
- Report any delays.
- Implement safe and efficient operating of vehicle carrying up to 9 passengers.
- Conduct and log pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
- Safely and efficiently load and unload all passengers.
- Ensure that passengers are wearing their seat belts.
- Work cooperatively with program staff.
- Handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
- Maintain an excellent attendance record.
- Maintain an impeccably clean vehicle.
- Complete monthly report to reconcile expenses for parking and other trip needs.
- Report participant, vehicle, or driver accidents/incidents in a timely manner, and accurately on the proper forms.
- Complete bi-weekly timecards in computerized system.
- Prompt and proper handling when vehicle maintenance issues arise.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:- Safe driving practices.
- Traffic laws of the State of California Principles and methods of preventive maintenance.
- Safe work practices and procedures.
Ability to:- Safely drive a vehicle in a variety of weather conditions and locations.
- Read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with staff, and participants.
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Experience working or volunteering with seniors is preferred.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid Class C driver's license.
Other
Must be able to clear TB test and DOJ fingerprint clearance.
A clean DMV driving history is a requirement of initial and continued employment.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Concord
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Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major suburban East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco. As the largest city in Contra Costa County, with approximately 130,000 residents occupying 31 square miles, Concord has much to offer. The local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City’s early California heritage with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, opportunities for growth and revitalization, and a wide variety of restaurants.
Its central location offers easy access to Oakland and San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, the redwoods of Northern California, the wineries of Napa Valley, the rugged Monterey coastline, and the astonishing beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) high-speed trains, local bus services, and the San Francisco and Oakland international airports provide transportation options for residents, commuters and visitors.
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