Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Licenses or Certifications:

Requires a valid State of Georgia commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B at time of hire or no later than end of probationary period; holds and maintains a good driving record. First Aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications preferred. 

Special Requirements:

Must pass background check, pre-employment physical exam/drug test; and random testing. Must be able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays. Works varied schedules based on needs of the department. May be required to clean up contaminated areas, objects, and/or clothing as situations necessitate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of traffic laws and related transportation regulations.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Knowledge of senior citizen related needs.
• Knowledge of recreation programs.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operating a shuttle bus, mobile radio, and recreation equipment.
• Skill in employing first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, members, participants, and the general public.
• Ability to read maps, GPS, and/or follow directions.
• Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergencies including responding to individuals in crisis.
• Ability to assist individuals in/out of vehicles, including those in wheelchairs that might require lifting.
• Ability to maintain composure and be sensitive to senior needs.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Physical Demands: 

The work is medium work and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:  balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work Environment: 

Work is performed mostly in bus setting.  Outdoor work is required in providing transport for recreation projects/events with moderate frequency of exposure to weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, bodily fluids, and vibrations.  Work is performed under moderate frequency near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is frequently quiet to moderate, but may be loud in the field during special events.

Disclaimer:
All applicants tentatively selected for a position will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing and background investigations prior to hire.

The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

E-Verify: In accordance with state and federal law, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.