Van Driver Extra Help Part-Time

Salary: $19.54 - $23.75 Hourly
Location : Clovis, CA
Job Type: 002-Extra Help Part-Time
Job Number: 2400063
Department: General Services Department
Opening Date: 09/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under general supervision, to operate a City passenger car or van for the demand-response service.
Examples of Duties
Perform light vehicle maintenance, as required; to assist elderly and disabled riders; and to perform related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a good driving record;
• Possession of a current standard First Aid Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire;
• Possession of a current standard CPR Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:

• Education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of licensed experience in the operation of motor vehicles.

Desirable Experience:

• One (1) year of work experience driving involving the transportation of passengers or the delivery of goods.

OR

• One (1) year of experience assisting the elderly and/or disabled.

OR

• Six (6) months of work experience with a transit agency or department.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting citizens.

Ability to:

• Safely operate a public transit vehicle;
• Be comfortable with physical limitations of the aged and disabled;
• Communicate with citizens having oral and auditory disabilities;
• Carry out oral and written instructions;
• Maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Be physically able to lift, carry and/or push 75 pounds on a regular basis;
• Operate a mobile radio for the purpose of receiving and dispatching calls for service.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Physical activities include: Bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, up to and including the possibility of climbing a ladder for cleaning/defogging, assisting elderly and disabled riders entering and exiting vehicles, pushing wheelchair riders to/from their home/destination as needed, securing wheelchairs in vehicles and carrying in multiple bags of groceries/items if necessary.

SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. This position will be open until filled. Applications must be submitted online at For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered . You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery . Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission . Applicants should not expect to receive notification regarding the status of their application immediately but will be notified as positions are available and applications are processed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete application, supplemental questionnaire, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%. Candidates will be required to obtain standard First Aid and CPR certifications at their expense. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen and a background investigation . Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its
terms and conditions can change without notice.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
There are no supplemental benefits associated with extra help part-time positions.
01
Carefully complete your Application and Supplemental Questionnaire and submit by the final filing date as indicated on the job announcement. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a complete application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Include a minimum of ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience. Begin with your most current work experience through the previous ten (10) years. If you are unable to include ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience you must include any combination of work or volunteer experience, academic or vocational school enrollment, and any periods of unemployment. The application may not contain any unexplained gaps in employment periods. Be sure to attach any required documents before submitting the application.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

02
Please answer the following questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in any subsequent competitive assessment to identify those applicants to be invited to continue in the examination process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required supplemental responses. Please do not say, "see resume" or "see application" or your application and supplemental questionnaire will be deemed incomplete.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

03
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible.With the completion of this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

04
Do you possess a current and valid California Driver's License?

• Yes, I possess a current and valid California Driver's License.
• Other, I possess a current and valid Driver's License in another state.
• No, I currently do not possess a valid Driver's License.

05
Please list the state and expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid Driver's License. If you currently do not possess a valid California Driver's License, please explain.
06
Have you been a licensed motor vehicle operator for three (3) or more years?

• Yes
• No

07
How many years of work experience involving driving, including the transportation of passengers or delivery of goods do you possess?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

08
Describe your work experience involving driving, including the transportation of passengers or delivery of goods. Include the length of time, employer(s) name, job title(s), dates of employment and hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate "N/A". Note: The work experience you possess must also be listed under the (Work Experience) section of your application.
09
How many years of experience assisting the elderly and/or disabled do you possess?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

10
Describe your experience assisting the elderly and/or disabled which supports the work experience listed on the application. Include the length of time, employer(s) name, job title(s), dates of employment and hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate "N/A". Note: The work experience you possess must also be listed under the (Work Experience) section of your application.
11
How many years of work experience with a transit agency or department do you possess?

• No Experience
• Less than six (6) months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

12
Describe your work experience with a transit agency or department which supports the work experience listed on the application. Include the length of time, employer(s) name, job title(s), dates of employment and hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate "N/A". Note: The work experience you possess must also be listed under the (Work Experience) section of your application.
13
I acknowledge if I am selected for the Van Driver Extra Help Part-Time position, I will be required to possess valid and current First Aid and CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the requirement listed above.

14
The Van Driver Extra Help Part-Time position is designed for an individual to work a flexible work schedule and flexible hours seven (7) days per week including holidays. Selected candidates will be scheduled for approximately twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) hours per week and a minimum of every other weekend. Other than time off for reasons related to your religion, a disability, or a medical condition, are there any days or times when you are unavailable to work?
Required Question