Community Center Transporter

Posting number: 26-00026B

Department: Police Uniform Overhead

Job classification: Community Center Transporter

Posting type: External_Open

Categories: Drivers

Summary

Provides safe and reliable transportation services for participants across multiple City-operated programs, including community-based and public safety-related initiatives. This position requires a strong focus on safety, communication and customer service.

Examples of duties

1. Safely transports community members to and from the community center, scheduled programs and events.
2. Assist passengers, including those with disabilities, with entering and exiting the vehicle. Properly operate any accessibility equipment, such as ramps and lifts, and secure passengers as needed. 
3. Maintains accurate logs of mileage records, number of passengers and any incidents or problems encountered. 
4. Conducts daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure proper functioning of brakes, tires, lights, and other essential systems.   Report any maintenance needs or vehicle issues to management.
5. Maintains a professional, courteous, and supportive relationship with passengers, acting as a representative of the community center.
6. Relays important information, participant concerns, needs or suggestions to appropriate staff in a timely manner. 
7. Provides basic information about community center activities, events and resources during interactions.
8. Maintains cleanliness, fueling, and minor upkeep of vehicles at all times.
9. Ensures compliance with all traffic laws, state/federal transportation regulations and organizational safety policies.  
10. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Possession and maintenance of a State of Michigan Driver’s License. A clean driving record is required. 
3. Previous experience in transportation, community services, or customer service preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

1. Must possess and maintain a valid CDL B license with passenger endorsement.
2. Must possess and maintain a DOT Medical Certification.
3. Must be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) equipped with air brakes.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.

Supplemental information

Exempt
Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration).
 
Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.