Recreation Program Driver

Recreation Program Driver

Salary

$19.97 - $26.85 Hourly

Location

City of Concord, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Department

Recreation Services

Division

Senior Center

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

Limited Service

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Characteristics

• PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY*

RECREATION PROGRAM DRIVER (Part-Time)

Concord Senior Center

The City of Concord is seeking experienced drivers to transport participants for the Citys Senior Center in the Recreation Services Department.

Basic program information:

The Concord Senior Transportation Program helps Concord seniors get around town with ease. Riders can utilize on-demand rides through GoGo Grandparent or the Senior Center Shuttle, a free, curb-to-curb van service to and from their home to the Concord Senior Center, encouraging participation in the many social activities, enrichment and exercise classes, and the Café Costa lunch program offered by Meals on Wheels. The shuttle is available Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Concord seniors enrolled in the program.

What you will be doing:

The Transportation Program Driver transports seniors enrolled in the Concord Senior Transportation Program to and from the rider's home and the Concord Senior Center, using a 9-passenger van, which requires a Class C license. The position is part-time, limited service and must be able to work morning or afternoon shifts and attend weekly in-service trainings. Hours may vary based on scheduled program events between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays, and will not exceed 8 hours per day.

We're seeking individuals who possess a unique blend of practical skills and personal attributes. Its more than just knowing how to operate a vehicle; its about providing a safe, comfortable, and respectful experience.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at www.cityofconcord.org/jobs. Please attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.

2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.

3. Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear DOJ livescan and DMV history check.

Conviction History and DMV History:

If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). You will also be required to authorize access to your California DMV history report. The resulting reports of your conviction and driving history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

• Safely transport riders to and from assigned locations, while complying with any and all traffic laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, and City policies, procedures and best practices.
• Communicate with supervisor to receive and verify instructions.
• Report any delays.
• Implement safe and efficient operating of vehicle carrying up to 9 passengers or 30 passengers, depending on program assignment.
• Conduct and log pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload all passengers.
• Ensure that passengers are wearing their seat belts.
• Work cooperatively with program staff.
• Handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Maintain an impeccably clean vehicle.
• Complete monthly report to reconcile expenses for parking and other trip needs.
• Report participant, vehicle, or driver accidents/incidents in a timely manner, and accurately on the proper forms.
• Complete bi-weekly timecards in computerized system.
• Prompt and proper handling when vehicle maintenance issues arise.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Routine vehicle maintenance requirements including hydraulic controls, hydraulic and hydraulic brake systems, and electronic ignition systems.
• Safe driving practices.
• Traffic laws of the State of California Principles and methods of preventive maintenance.
• Safe work practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Safely drive a transit size bus in a variety of weather conditions and locations.
• Push, pull, lift, bend/stoop, twist, squat, kneel for wheelchair loading, and sit for prolonged periods to drive.
• Must be able to work the maximum hours allowed under DOT Hours of Service Regulations (depending on program assignment) on various shifts/days of the week, while maintaining outstanding attendance.
• Read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with staff, campers and parents.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Education: Experience working or volunteering with seniors is preferred.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid Class C drivers license.

Other

A clean DMV driving history is a requirement of initial and continued employment.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

This position requires a clean driving record for the previous seven year period. By checking below you acknowledge that you will be required to authorize access to your California DMV driving history report if you receive a conditional offer. Please see job flier for more information.

• I acknowledge.

04

NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL: All future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you to use an email address that is your own and that you check regularly. Adjust spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. We are not responsible for the non-delivery of our emails or if you do not check your email and respond on a timely basis.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and that I agree to the above statement.

Required Question

Employer City of Concord

Address 1950 Parkside Drive

Concord, California, 94519

Phone 925-671-3308

Website http://www.cityofconcord.org