Driver (Part-Time) - Salt Lake County

JOB SUMMARY

Provides division-wide delivery service of people and goods for the nutrition, transportation and senior center programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with prior work-related driving experience.

A valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah is required to operate a County vehicle.  Must pass initial and annual driver's license review and complete driver safety training within two weeks of hire. 

Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License in order to drive a County vehicle. Must pass initial and annual driver's license review and complete driver safety training.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides transportation services for customers and goods to and from destinations with sedans, vans and trucks assigned by program daily manifest.
• Reviews manifests and makes changes to directions.
• Transporting customers to and from destinations; assures the use by all passengers of seat belts; and escorts customers with special mobility needs on and off ADA compliant vehicles.
• Reports observed changes in customer eligibility or physical and mental health to an appropriate staff member.
• Reports immediately to appropriate organizations, such as 911, Adult Protective Services, or law enforcement, dangerous or unsafe observances.
• Inspects vehicle, checking lights, tires, horn, emergency equipment and exterior for damage. Reports equipment damage or failure. Fuels and cleans vehicle.
• Uses technology and software programs to obtain information regarding daily schedules and program clients.
• Informs customers of other Aging Services opportunities and services.
• May transport clients who utilize wheelchairs using ADA compliants vehicles.
• Working locations are Sunday Anderson Senior Center, Liberty Senior Center and Mt. Olympus Senior Center.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Senior Center Drivers provide rides for senior center participants to and from the senior center.  Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Successful candidates may also be asked to assist the independent aging Section from time to time.  Rides for  Wellness provides rides for older adults to vital medical appointments, including clients who utilize wheelchairs.  Meals on Wheels divers nutritious midday meals to frail and isolated older adults.  The congregate meal program delivers meals to senior centers.  Requires walking on a variety of terrains while carrying items or assisting clients, standing, bending, sitting, stretching, regularly lifting 25-75 ponds, pushing a whieelchair/client, and exposure to all types of weather.  Working condition include working with the aging population, lifting food containers in and out of a vehicle, and regularly lifting wheelchairs and other mobility devices in and out of a vehicle.  Drivers work up to 29 hours per week.