Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.68 - $30.43
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The City of El Cerrito, located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, is an ethnically diverse community with a strong commitment to providing a high quality of life for its residents. With a population of nearly 25,000, El Cerrito offers the unique advantage of being centrally located within a major metropolitan area while maintaining an established and welcoming community atmosphere. The city values its strong self-identity and prioritizes initiatives and services that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for all community members. El Cerrito’s Recreation Department plays a vital role in accomplishing this mission by managing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Possess valid California driver’s license
- clean driving record
- ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds, or heavier weights with proper equipment
- availability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- physical mobility to perform vehicle inspections and assist passengers
- ability to communicate effectively
- willingness to wear uniforms as required
- able to respond as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker
- adherence to all safety regulations and protocols
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record
- knowledge of safe driving practices and traffic regulations
- ability to operate passenger vans or buses safely
- customer service skills
- ability to assist elderly and disabled passengers
- ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance
- effective communication skills, both oral and written
- basic mathematical skills
- ability to use computers and software applications for documentation
- understanding of relevant laws, codes, and procedures
Job Duties
- Transports patrons to various locations, including field trips in the Bay area
- drives a passenger van, bus, or equivalent vehicle over designated routes and established time schedules, pick up and discharges passengers
- physically assists passengers in and out of the vehicle, escorts passengers across streets and roadways as required
- ensures passenger safety and observes guidelines for vehicle capacity
- ensures all safety belts are in working order and are used correctly
- secures wheelchairs and other accessories inside the vehicle
- conducts daily vehicle inspections, performs basic maintenance and ensures cleanliness of the vehicle
- identifies and reports problems or equipment malfunctions, initiates work order requests, describing the problem or circumstance
- compiles and prepares daily and weekly dispatch notes, accident reports, and other trip statistics
- verifies patrons have current punch pass, payment, or equivalent for rides as applicable
- answers questions and provides information to the public
- performs related duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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