About the Department

This position is responsible for operating a van to transport clients.
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.   

Position Duties

• Operates a passenger van to transport clients.
• Delivers vehicles to county shop for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists seniors in boarding and de-boarding from vehicle.
• Delivers in home meals to clients.
• Serves meals to clients at the Senior Center.
• Cleans center facilities.
• Inspects vehicle for repair and maintenance needs.
• Maintains vehicle trip and mileage logs.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education in a course of study related to the occupational field;
• Two (2) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of traffic laws and the principles of the safe operation of a passenger van;
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of custodial maintenance principles;
• Skill in the operation of a passenger van;
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work;
• Skill in working with the public;
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with County officials, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an office, a vehicle, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.