Department: Human Services
Location: Northfield
Hours: 35 hours/week
Union/Mgmt: Union
NJCSC Test Required: No
Grant Funded: No
Definition
Under direction drives a motor vehicle with a passenger capacity of at least six persons for transporting people on assigned established routes or to special activities, events, or various destinations; may also clean, service, and make minor repairs to such vehicles; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Requirements
License
Valid NJ driver's license with a class B or A CDL with passenger endorsement. Must be able to drive 15 passengers or more.
Examples of Work:
Drives motor vehicle and transports persons on established routes, on field or athletic trips, sightseeing tours, or to various destinations.
Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
Checks vehicles for operating safety and gas/oil/battery/water levels before departure.
Provides assistance to passengers onto and off vehicles.
Maintains discipline among persons.
May assist passengers in loading/unloading baggage/packages from vehicle.
Prepares reports and maintains log of vehicle operation.
May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of the care, maintenance, and competent/safe/efficient operation of vehicles including cleaning, lubricating, servicing of batteries, care of tires, and minor repair procedures.
Knowledge of State Motor Vehicle regulations.
Ability to analyze problems involving the operation of vehicles.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to perform tasks after explanations and/or demonstrations.
Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled/safe manner.
Ability to check, clean, service, and make minor and emergency repairs to vehicles.
Ability to keep records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
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Atlantic County government values the diversity of our workforce and intends to provide a working environment that enhances and supports each employee’s ability to contribute to the achievement of personal objectives and the goals of Atlantic County.
Atlantic County government has earned a well-deserved reputation for the dedication and professionalism of our employees. Our workforce takes very seriously its responsibility to provide for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Atlantic County.