Entry Level Medicaid Transportation Driver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description THIS RECRUITMENT IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING AND WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS AS THEY BECOME AVALIABLE. Hiring range for this position is $37,564.80 - $44,865.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile

Pay grade for this position is 12. Must be at least 19 years of age or older to work as a transportation driver for Cabarrus County. General Definition of Work: Performs intermediate semiskilled work operating passenger vehicles to transport clients; assisting in overseeing operations.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Transportation Supervisor. Examples of Duties Essential Functions: * Transporting clients to designated sites. * Assisting with boarding and exiting vehicle.

* Inspecting vehicles. * Preparing and maintaining files and records. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.

The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Typical Tasks: * Picks-up, drives and drops clients off at designated locations. * Assists clients with boarding and getting off vehicles, including operating vehicle wheelchair lift equipment

* Completes pre and post trip maintenance and safety inspections; performs general maintenance tasks. * Documents mileage readings for riders on manifest log and completes other record keeping requirements. * Operates 2-way radios to communicate with agency base for coordination of trips.

* Attends division and program in-services and trainings. * Maintains vehicle cleanliness, both interior and exterior. * Performs general office assistance work as required.

* Assists with maintenance scheduling for vehicles. * Assists with maintenance of automated transit dispatch system. * Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.

* Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of regions traffic rules and regulations; ; basic knowledge of radio 10-codes; working knowledge of and ability to operate RouteMatch mobile data terminal; ability to operate passenger vehicles and related equipment safely and efficiently; ability to remain alert and to remain calm during the periods of stress; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates and the general public; ability to interact effectively with special needs population; ability to relay clear and professional radio communications; and ability to attend work regularly. Must be able to physically provide full service and assistance as required to ridership including, but not limited to the securement; transport; and mobility assistance requirements of the wheelchair bound and ADA populations.

Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Must meet all DOT requirements for the position. Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license with proper endorsements and all required certifications; First Aid; CPR; Defensive Driver Course; Wheelchair Securement; Blood borne Pathogen.

Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Position is essential as defined by the Inclement Weather Plan. Due to the nature of the job and the needs of the agency, position may require working longer than eight hours per day or 40 hours per week to complete needed trips.

Weekend and Holiday work are required. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Position is essential as defined by the Inclement Weather Plan.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements Education and Experience: Requires graduation from high school. Previous public transportation service and/or public health experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must be 19 years of age or older with 3 years of clean driving record. Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials

Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation. Physical Requirements: This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental Information Supplemental and Contact Information Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. 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. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.

It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.