Job Details

Salary: $18.83 - $24.64 Hourly

Location : El Cerrito, CA

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 2023-11

Department: Recreation

Opening Date: 08/25/2023

CLASS DESCRIPTION

THE COMMUNITY

Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Recreation Department manages a full range of recreational and special activities for youth, adults and seniors. The department also schedules activities and rentals of buildings, picnic areas, sports fields and tennis courts.

The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department is looking for one part-time Van Driver. Work hours would be no more than 20 hours per week and on-call substitutes. This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Transport passengers, including children, seniors and disabled, within the City of El Cerrito and on day trips to various locations in the Bay Area.
• Drives a passenger van, bus, or equivalent vehicle over designated routes and established time schedules, picking up and discharging passengers. May escort riders across streets and roadways when necessary.
• Ensures passenger safety and observes guidelines for bus capacity.
• Provide physical assistance to passengers using wheelchairs and walkers and children who require booster seats. Ensure all safety belts are in working order and being used correctly.
• Perform trip leader duties on day trips: establishing meeting locations and times, contacting appropriate authorities during emergencies, paying trip expenses such as entrance tickets and meals, etc.
• Assist with the Meals on Wheels program
• Inspects vehicle prior to operation for safety compliance. Performs basic maintenance and ensures cleanliness of vehicle.
• Identifies and reports problems or equipment malfunctions. Initiates work order requests, describing the problem or circumstance.
• Perform all duties in conformance with safety standards.
• Actively supervises children under their care ensuring their safety at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Marginal / Non-Essential Functions:

• May drive for special events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge and understanding of safe driving practices.
• Basic knowledge of the operating and mechanical characteristics of a passenger van, bus, or equivalent vehicle.
• Basic understanding of State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to passenger vehicle operations.
• Working knowledge of City street layouts and designated routes, including stops and traffic hazards.

Ability to:

• Perform all of the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
• Read and understand laws, rules, regulations and procedures for safe passenger vehicle operation and inspection.
• Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action, and maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
• Demonstrate concern and care for the physical and emotional needs of older adults, children and the disabled.
• Demonstrate and utilize excellent customer service skills.
• To speak clearly and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to interact tactfully with staff and general public.
• Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Assist with related clerical duties.

Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Must possess a Class B, passenger-endorsed driver license by the State of California. Prior passenger driving experience preferred.

Education:
High school graduate, GED, or equivalent.

Licenses/Certificates/ Other requirements:
Must have a passenger endorsed, Class "B" license, with clean driving record.
Possession of basic First Aid and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire.

This position is non-benefited.

In accordance with California state law, you are entitled to three (3) paid sick leave days per year. These days are eligible for use following your 90th day of employment with the City.

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Do you possess a valid passenger endorsed Class B California driver's license? A valid Class B CA license is required for this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question