Temporary Hourly - Transportation Program Driver, Sanford Center for Aging

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Job Description

The Sanford Center for Aging (SCA) Transportation Program at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a part-time position to operate an 8-person van with wheelchair lift, and SUV. The program provides transportation to adults 60 years of age and older who have limited other transportation options for essential errands, medical appointments, and participation in wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a friendly and welcoming representative of Sanford Center for Aging transportation services

• Safely transports program participants to and from their designated destinations

• When possible, provides “door through door” services, meeting participants at their front door and taking them through the door of their destination

• Directs the loading and unloading of vehicle

• Drives defensively, following safe driving practices, state and local laws

• Follows assigned schedules

• Ensures the safety of participants getting into and exiting the van, including safe procedures for using the lift and securing devices for participants with wheelchairs and/or other assistive devices such as walkers, canes, or crutches

• Performs pre-trip safety inspections before operating the van, keeping the van clean and fueled, identifying necessary repairs and regular maintenance

• Drives safely in adverse weather conditions

• Supervises the behavior of passengers aboard vehicle to maintain safety

• Administers first aid as needed

• Accurately maintains passenger rosters, trip and mileage records and logs

• The position may require lifting and/or moving large, heavy objects.

• Performs additional tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must have a valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment

• Candidate must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record

• Upon an interview, candidate must bring a printout of their driving record for the past ten (10) years, which may be obtained from the DMV (The cost of the printout shall be the responsibility of the applicant)

• ** Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate has knowledge of:

  • Laws, rules, regulations and practices of automotive operations and safety

  • Basic first aid

  • State and local traffic laws and regulations

  • Safe transport and securement of wheelchairs and other assistive devices
     

• Candidate has experience working with older adults

• Candidate familiarity with Reno/Sparks geography, roads and major service providers

• Candidate is able to apply defensive driving principles and driving safety

• Candidate is able to use appropriate judgment in meeting unforeseen circumstances or bad weather conditions

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 10 – 20

This position requires a varied schedule to include evenings as well as varying days of the week dependent on program needs.

Compensation Grade

Temporary Hourly Business

$13.00 - $17.00/hr depending on experience.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (optional)

Contact Information for Two References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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