Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.45 - $24.23
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Training opportunities
Professional Development
Job Description
Johnson County, located in Iowa, is a government entity dedicated to providing essential services to its residents while upholding values of equality, professionalism, and public safety. The county's Department of SEATS (Specialized Transportation Services) falls under the AFSCME Local 183 union and offers flexible positions that serve an important role in the community by assisting individuals who are elderly and/or disabled. Johnson County aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, strongly advocating for equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This commitment ensures that the workplace remains accessible and equitable... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must pass background check
- Possession of a valid Class C commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement and insurable under county liability coverage
- Safe driving record
- Must pass a post-offer drug test and random and post accident drug and alcohol testing thereafter
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Six months delivery/driving experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Six months delivery/driving experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Previous experience in working with elderly and/or disabled individuals preferred
- Possession of valid Class C commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement
- Ability to operate automatic and manual lift equipment
- Ability to read and follow maps
- Effective communication skills in English
- Ability to work flexible hours
Job Duties
- Drive a paratransit vehicle and transport people who are elderly and/or disabled from point to point throughout Johnson County while obeying traffic laws and regulations
- Operate a wheelchair lift for assisting individuals in and out of the vehicle
- Assist passengers with groceries, packages and/or meal delivery as appropriate
- Follow schedule when picking up and dropping off passengers
- Communicate cancelled rides, schedule changes/updates, and incidents with dispatcher
- Assume responsibility for safe operation of vehicle and report any malfunctions, defects, or accidents
- Perform pre and post-trip inspections checking general vehicle operations according to departmental standards
- Complete route trip sheets, fare reconciliation and other forms
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning when required
- Assist in on-route training of new drivers as assigned
- Provide SEATS information to passengers
- Participate in training/education opportunities and work-related meetings/conferences as requested
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and safety practices
- Attend work regularly at the designated place and time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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