Passenger Vehicle Operator

Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (resume, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education and skills you wish to be considered. 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 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provides scheduled transportation for clients, operates the wheelchair lift, adheres to wheelchair tie-down protocols, and maintains necessary client documentation.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the vehicle and its associated records; conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain daily logs; organize routes and schedules; and verify that standard and safety equipment is present in the vehicle and functioning properly.
• Coordinates routes and schedules in collaboration with the manager and family members.
• Aids members in situations of illness or accidents by applying first aid techniques and following universal safety protocols; ensure that essential equipment is available on the bus for emergencies, including emergency contact information, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher.
• Provides daily assistance for programs at the Senior Center while fulfilling driving duties, which may include organizing small and large group activities, aiding in program development, supporting special events, assisting with the home-delivered meal initiative, overseeing café operations, and ensuring the maintenance of essential data and records.
• Safeguards the confidentiality of both verbal and written information about clients' medical, personal, financial, and other private matters.
• It is possible that other essential duties related to the specific role and department may be performed as required.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience. High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual abilities are preferred, particularly in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Hindi, and Farsi.

Successful candidates must pass pre-employment criminal and DMV record background checks a nd complete a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire. Valid driver's license and good driving record are required (driving records are reviewed annually for continued qualification). This position requires a CDL (Class C with Passenger endorsement) learner's permit within 3 months and license within 6 months of hire. Must comply with the DOT regulations and Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Transportation Employees. First Aid/CPR/AED required within 60 days of hire. OSHA (Bloodborne pathogens) training required within 30 days of hire.