Transportation Specialist

About Evergreen Park & Recreation District

The mission of the Evergreen Park & Recreation District is to improve the quality of life of the Evergreen community by providing a wide range of excellent, financially responsible park and recreation amenities and programs while maintaining and enhancing the area's mountain character.

EPRD is one of the largest employers in the Evergreen area.  We have 40 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/seasonal staff.  We post all opportunities on our website, so check back regularly for updates.

EPRD is a fun environment to work in so whether you enjoy working with kids, sports, fitness, parks, aquatics, etc., we may have a position for you!

Transportation Specialist   

Position: 

Transportation Specialist for Seniors and Active Adults

Department: 

Administration

Reports to: 

Senior Services Coordinator

Location: 

Buchanan Recreation Center

Status: 

Termed Full-Time, Hourly, July 1st 2025- June 30th, 2026, with the possibility to extend based on funding. Included all District benefits with health insurance.

Wage: 

$20-$28 per hour

NATURE OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Senior Services Coordinator, the Transportation Specialist is responsible for transporting, scheduling, coordinating seniors and active adults pick up within the Evergreen Community to engage in programming and activities. The Transportation Specialist is responsible for transportation of EPRD participants using District-owned vehicles and may be required to transport meals or other items as needed. They are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the fleet vehicles. Some participant care including transfers, wheelchair mobility may be required as well as acting as escort for appointments when appropriate. This Specialist will be key in implementing the District’s active adult and senior services facilities and programs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators)

·         Successfully meets all requirements of the Transportation Driver position, including Driver Record report, and meets and completes ongoing training and driver requirements.

·         Transports community residents to and from Recreation centers, events, activities, and shopping using the District-owned vans.

·         Accept and make phone calls and emails to coordinate efficient transportation schedules to pick transport as many seniors and active adults each day as possible.

·         Create the transportation schedule daily and makes sure all scheduled appointments can be met.

·         Create a scheduling platform and process for taking all appointments.

·         Encourages residents to schedule at least 24 hours in advance of any needed appointment.

·         Reminds users of driving appointments, activities to be scheduled on designated days whenever possible.

·         Is flexible for unscheduled transportation needs in the community and available for events.

·         Revises schedule accordingly in order to stay with and assist residents who are unable to access the community and appointments independently.

·         Completes routine periodic vehicle inspection checks, and informs Operation Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressed.