Salary: $19.78 – $26.76 Hourly
Location : Broomfield Community Center, CO
Job Type: TM Non-Benefited
Job Number: 2023-00237a
Department: Parks, Recreation & Senior Services
Division: Senior Services
Opening Date: 09/22/2023
Closing Date: 10/6/2023 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
The City & County of Broomfield’s Senior Services team is hiring temporary drivers to join as a Driver I OR II (depending on qualifications).
If you enjoy driving and interacting with seniors in the community, then being an Easy Ride driver is where you belong! This position will transport and supervise program participants to and from medical, nutrition, and personal appointments and on Active Adult trips.
All employees receive a FREE REC PASS to use at both Rec Centers AND the Bay Aquatic Park!
Position
Hiring Range
Full Salary Range (earning potential)
Driver I
$16.81 – $19.78/hour
$16.81 – $22.75/hour
Driver II
$19.78 – $23.27/hour
$19.78 – $26.76/hour
Schedule varies and is based on program needs but is typically scheduled between Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
This position is funded in part by Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and the State of Colorado. Pursuant to the grant providing this funding, there are specific statutory regulations that must be met on an ongoing basis, to include meeting criminal background and driving record check requirements.
General Duties:
- Transports senior citizens on daily trips to doctor/dentist/shopping and other senior activities according to Easy Ride schedule.
- Serves the 60+ population and Broomfield residents who are disabled; assists by driving vehicles to meet the population’s transit needs.
- Assists passengers with vehicle ingress-egress and mobility as needed – to include wheelchair patrons, visually impaired persons and passengers with a physical disability including those with assistive devices such as walkers and canes.
- Helps passengers with all assistive devices and supports full weight of person when necessary.
- Follows established emergency procedures; carries cellular telephone and tablet on each trip.
- Assists passengers with packages and as necessary for ingress and egress to vehicle and destination.
- Performs routine checks of vehicles before operation to include fluid level checks, tire pressure, and proper operation of turn signal lights. Prepares vans for use prior to each trip using a mechanical checklist provided by Fleet Maintenance Division. Cleans and fuels vehicles according to need at Fleet Maintenance or relevant location.
- Will transport seniors 55 or older on Active Adult Days Trips during business hours and possibly on weekends or after hours. Will serve as Trip Supervisor while driving on Active Adult Day Trips.
Minimum Qualifications
Driver I and II
- Training – High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Experience – Experience with providing front line customer service. Preference will be given for experience working with the elderly and disabled population and with transporting individuals that use assistive and mobility devices.
Driver I
- PLUS experience driving a passenger vehicle in all types of weather conditions is preferred.
Driver II
- PLUS experience driving a commercial vehicle in all types of weather conditions. Experience following routes and schedules.
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: –
Driver I and II
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.
- Within three months of hire, must successfully pass a certified course for CPR training and receive a certificate of completion from the American Red Cross in knowledge of first aid practices and procedures (Multi-Media standard course).
- New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: driving skills test, oral board, reference checks, driving record check through DMV, background checks including police check and sex-offender registry check, CAPs check, pre-placement physical and drug screen.
Driver II
Must currently hold a CDL License with a valid DOT physical and a passenger endorsement. The DOT physical card, and a safe driving record must be maintained for continued employment.
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01
Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently CPR and First Aid certified? Please note, this is required within the first 3 months of employment?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and a valid DOT medical card?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Required Question