Local On-Call Driving Job

Description

The City of Emeryville's Community Services Department is seeking customer-service-oriented people interested in working on an on-call basis to provide transportation for seniors to various locations and attractions within the San Francisco Bay Area.  Drivers assist passengers in boarding and unboarding the bus. Hours vary based on scheduled excursions and will not exceed 16 hours per week.

Examples of Duties

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive seniors with a City-furnished 15-passenger EV bus to and from the Emeryville Senior Center to various locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Cheerfully greet passengers; assist passengers in and out of the City vehicle.

• Maintain order on the bus.

• Observe all traffic, City/Department, and other applicable rules and regulations.

• Report any mechanical problems or damage to the immediate supervisor.

• Check and maintain the cleanliness of the bus interior.

• Empty trash container

• Fuel and check/inspect fluid levels before each trip

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate is/has:

• Able to safely operate a 15-passenger bus in accordance with traffic laws.

• Able to assist passengers in boarding/unboarding the bus.

• Able to deal effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers. 

• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Able to maintain a clean and neat personal appearance.

• Able to maintain an acceptable and appropriate driving record and an appropriate license.

• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.      

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a bus wheelchair are requirements of this position. Dependable with a history of good attendance.

Training and Experience:

• Completion of grade 12 (or equivalent) or above.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Some experience working with seniors is desirable.

Licenses & Certifications 

• Must possess a valid state of California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B-P (passenger endorsement)

• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is desirable. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.  
Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants who need special accommodations to participate in the recruitment process.  Qualified individuals may receive a reasonable accommodation, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, during any phase of the recruitment process.  If an accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at jobs@emeryville.org as soon as the need for an accommodation is known.