Applications Received in City Hall Monday, June 30, 2008 – Wednesday, July 9, 2008 until 5:00 p.m.

Title: PT Van Driver
Job Requisition No.: 08-031
Hours: Part-Time
   Starting Pay : $9.25 - $9.81/hr.  

Specific duties of the job:
Safely operate wheelchair accessible van with lift and other city vehicles; assist riders loading & unloading bus; maintain cleanliness of vehicle; inspect vehicle daily before departure & report potential problems to supervisor; maintain records of clients transported daily, mileage and other required records; plans & prioritizes daily routes of clients based on schedule of activities and requests; establish good rapport with clients, always acting in a courteous and confident manner; projects a positive image of the City and its facilities at all times.

Skills candidate must have:
Safely operate automatic and/or standard transmission vehicle; knowledge of safe driving practices, laws, rules and regulations related to operation of commercial vehicles; working knowledge of the City and Madison and surrounding areas to develop an efficient route schedule of transportation for clients; ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified; ability and knowledge to adequately inspect equipment to insure proper and safe operation of vehicles; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak English; ability to speak other languages would be a plus; ability to communicate orally with coworkers, supervisors, senior adults and disabled citizens in order to relay information and provide instructions; ability to communicate well with hearing challenged clients; reading skills to read and comprehend written directions, procedures and signs; writing skills to complete forms and reports legibly and accurately and to prepare transportation and maintenance logs, accident reports and records; ability to remain calm and function in high stress situations; ability to work safely in high traffic areas and around moving vehicles; ability to deal calmly and effectively with difficult and belligerent persons.

Education candidate must have:
High School Diploma or GED preferred; Must have Alabama Drivers License and Alabama Class D Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with no restrictions (other than corrective lens) and a good driving record.  Must maintain an excellent driving record and ability to be fully insured under City’s insurance, and record may be periodically checked by the City; Strong background record required, due to accessibility to elderly and/or disabled citizens.

Experience candidate must have:
Experience in the operation of a passenger transport vehicle; experience operating vehicles to transport senior or disabled passengers preferred; reading skills to understand written instructions; strong work history of dependability and performance.

Physical requirements for this position:
See well enough to operate a vehicle, read, write reports, and safely operate a tranquilizer weapon; Hear and speak well enough to communicate by radio, telephone; Ability to run, maneuver quickly and apply physical strength in the apprehension and containment of animals; Lift and move 5 pound – 20 pound animals on a routine basis; Lift live and dead weight up to 50 pounds without assistance; Dexterity of limbs, hands and fingers to write and use a wide range of personal protection devices; Tolerance to perform under adverse conditions.

How to apply:
Non-city employees:  Pick up and return application to Madison Municipal Complex (100 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama 35758), or apply at the State of Alabama Employment Office (2535 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35810) or access application by City’s website @ www.madisonal.gov. 

All Applicants: All resumes must accompany signed Applications to be considered for this position.

All signed applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 5:00PM, on the date of closing.  The City of Madison offers an attractive benefit package.

The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer.