Van Driver (On-Call)

Watsonville CA

14 October, 2020

7:00 PM

Description

POSITION: ON-CALL VAN DRIVER II (BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH PREFERRED) PROGRAM: LIFT LINE A PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY BRIDGES Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Operations Manager the on-call Van Driver provides door-to-door service for elderly and/or physically or mentally limited and/or ill passengers; keeps simple records; maintains the van in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and performs other related work as required while adhering to agency, union and State safety regulations. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with US Department of Transportation requirements, must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and comply with periodic testing for drug use and alcohol misuse. Must be cleared by the Department of Justice through fingerprinting. Must possess or obtain a valid California Class B or A Driver's License within 6 months of employment. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as demonstrated by current K-4 DMV printout. Must be willing to obtain a 15+ passenger endorsement within 6 months of hire. Must have reliable transportation to worksites. Must qualify to be insured with the agency vehicle insurance carrier. Must possess current Red-Cross First Aid and CPR certificates, or be able to obtain them within 6 months of hire. Must have sufficient physical strength and stamina to assist disabled passengers. This work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as repeated reaching, lifting (50+ lbs) pulling and pushing. Must speak English, bilingual English/Spanish preferred. UNION:The on-call Van Driver II position is represented by the United Transportation Union (UTU) bargaining unit.We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.RATE OF PAY: This is regular, non-exempt, on-call position—hours vary. The agency rate of pay range for this position is $14.44-$19.72/ hour. The position will be offered at $14.44/hour, depending on education and experience (plus a .40/hour bilingual differential after passing a test administered by the HR department). BENEFITS: Eligible for paid sick leave. 401(k) Retirement Plan: Agency matches employee contribution up to 1% of annual salary upon completion of six month employment, effective during open enrollment period. Paid lunch if applicable. Employee Assistance Program TO APPLY: Please submit the following documents by email ([email protected]), fax (831-688-8302), or in person:o Community Bridges application.o K-4, driving history report from the DMV, printed in the last 30 days. Resumes can be submitted but will not be accepted in lieu of an employment application. The application may be downloaded at: https://communitybridges.org/e... If applicable, please submit any college transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates as an attachment to your application. COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital, familial or parental status, medical condition, genetic information, military and Veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, political affiliation or sexual orientation