JOB BULLETIN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Uses a telephone to contact senior citizens regarding their attendance at a Community Services facility.
• Drives a City van/vehicle to the homes of senior citizens and transports them via streets or freeways to a community center, shopping/market facility or a special trip destination.
• Interacts and communicates with senior citizens.
• Fills Community Services van/vehicles with fuel.
• Notifies Driver/Scheduler regarding vehicle service needs/problems, vehicle defects and discontinues vehicle operation when unsafe.
• Physically assists senior citizens getting into and out of a City van/vehicle.
• Completes forms regarding transportation assistance details.
• May assist in answering the telephone and provides basic information to callers and takes and relays messages.
• Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software.
• Lifts and carries food items, community center supplies and other items weighing 40 pounds or less.
• Plans efficient routes and maintains daily route schedules.
• Reviews applications for new shuttle clients.
• Calls no show passengers and enforces no show policy.
• Loads and unloads wheelchair passenger(s) using a lift gate.
• Properly secures wheelchairs and other accessories in the vehicle.
• Compiles and prepares daily and weekly, activity and accident reports, and other trip statistics such as mileage, fees collected, and number of daily passengers served.
• Receives and dispatches information (as needed) via cellular phone while vehicle is stopped and safely parked.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees assists senior citizens getting into and out of a City van/vehicle; employees are frequently required to stand and walk on slippery and uneven surfaces, sit, twist, climb stairs and inclines, reach, bend, grasp, lift, push, pull, drag and carry food and/or supplies and other items weighing 40 pounds or less; operate a computer, keyboard and related equipment and a vehicle on City business, will be exposed to gasoline, vehicle emissions and vehicular traffic and may be exposed to the elements; must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff, management, vendors, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees typically work in office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet, at or below 85 decibels levels.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and six months of experience and training in the operation of a bus weighing two or more tons is required. Experience with senior citizens is highly desirable

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Class B California driver's license with passenger endorsement and acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. Ability to complete First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Defibrillator Training is required within six months of assignment to this classification. Ability to maintain appropriate medical certification and endorsements required by the Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles for the operation of a public bus.

APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.buenapark.com/hr as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.

The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of Buena Park and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

SALARY RANGE: Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.

RETIREMENT: Provided through deferred compensation 457 plan administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employee pays member contribution of 3.75%. The City matches the employee's contribution of 3.75%.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to all City employees and their immediate families.

OC CREDIT UNION: Available to all City employees and their families.