Passenger Vehicle Operator

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services in Loudoun County is actively seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Passenger Vehicle Operator. This role involves the transportation of clients to and from various centers, as well as assisting clients during the boarding and disembarking process. Program support may encompass participation in a range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, including crafts, exercise, games, and audio-visual presentations. Additionally, the position entails assisting with day trips from time to time. Furthermore, responsibilities may include setting up furniture for special events, collecting program fees, and conducting safety checks of the facility.

We are currently hiring for the following location(s):

• Dulles South Senior Center, South Riding, VA

• Providing scheduled transportation for clients, operating the wheelchair lift, adhering to wheelchair tie-down protocols, and maintaining necessary client documentation.
• Upkeep of the vehicle and its associated records; conducting pre-trip inspections and maintaining daily logs; organizing routes and schedules and verifying that standard and safety equipment is present in the vehicle and functioning properly.
• Coordinating routes and schedules in collaboration with the manager and family members.
• Aiding members in situations of illness or accidents by applying first aid techniques and following universal safety protocols; ensuring that essential equipment is available on the bus for emergencies, including emergency contact information, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher.
• Providing daily assistance for programs at the Senior Center and fulfilling driving duties, including organizing small and large group activities, aiding in program development, supporting special events, assisting with the home-delivered meal initiative, overseeing cafe operations, and maintaining essential data and records.
• Safeguarding the confidentiality of both verbal and written information about clients' medical, personal, financial, and other private matters.

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual, particularly in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Hindi, and Farsi.
  

The successful candidate must:

• Undergo criminal, credit, and DMV background checks and complete a pre-employment drug screening before hiring.
• Have a valid driver's license and good driving record. Annual reviews of driving records may be conducted to ensure ongoing qualification.
• Obtain a CDL (Class C with Passenger endorsement or Class B) learner's permit within 3 months; a license must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Comply with the DOT regulations and Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Transportation Employees.
• Obtain a ServSafe certification for assisting in the kitchen within the designated timeframe as required.
• Complete required First Aid/CPR/AED training within 60 days of hire
• Attend OSHA (Bloodborne pathogens) training within 30 days of hire; complete the necessary training mandated by the County, including e-learning as required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.