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Salary: $22.39 Hourly
Location : Community Services - Senior Center/Transportation - Gardnerville, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-00173
Department: Community Services
Division: Transportation
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
*Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The posting may close prior to the listed closing dateIndividuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
This posting is intended to fill a full-time Driver position and qualifies for full benefits.
Join our dedicated team in working together to provide a crucial service to our community. Douglas Area Rural Transit (DART) Drivers provide reliable, safe, and accessible transportation options to key destinations, including shopping centers, medical facilities, and the Douglas County Community & Senior Center. Through both the Dial-a-Ride and the Fixed-Route services, Drivers ensure community members can accomplish the necessary tasks of daily living. If you are looking for a customer-focused, fulfilling role that will make a difference in the everyday lives of our community, the DART Driver position could be the right fit for you.
Primary Objectives
Performs intermediate work transporting the public, senior citizens, and residents with disabilities to and from various locations within the County; performing special assistance for individuals with disabilities; performing related work as apparent or assigned.
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening in accordance with NDOT and FTA Part 40 regulations.
Supervision Exercised
None
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Inspects vehicle to ensure that it is in a clean and in operable condition; completes inspection paperwork/checklist; reports the need for service or repair; ensures that vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required.
2. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties, following a pre-established schedule or on an on-call basis.
3. Stops vehicle at various locations to pick-up and let off passengers; assists passengers with disabilities in embarking and disembarking and may load and unload luggage, packages and other items as required.
4. Answers questions and provides information to passengers as required; may provide information to medical and social service providers regarding client status.
5. Maintains driver log; if required, lists client name, address and other information for each trip.
6. May transport meals to the homebound, assuring that the meal is safely delivered; may pickup empty trays from prior delivery; loads trays into carrying devices and onto the van for home bound delivery; checks temperature of hot meals, reports findings on a daily basis to the designated record keeper; reports unusual circumstances (no one home - no response at the door) to Supervisor.
7. Washes and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles; fuels the vehicle.
8. May drive a handicapped access vehicle to transport wheelchair and other elderly and handicapped clients; assists individuals requiring wheelchair assistance in the entry and exit from the vehicle.
9. Assists individuals with physical needs in the entry and exit of the vehicle.
10. Participates in in-service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.
11. Perform all duties in accordance to Federal Transportation Administration as it relates to public transit.
12. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
13. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives ,and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in transportation of passengers in a bus or van; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement
• Effects and Consequences of Prohibited Drug Use certification within three (3) months of date of employment
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within six (6) months of date of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands and repetitive motions; frequently requires climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; occasionally requires standing, walking, kneeling or crawling.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large equipment).
• Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration; frequently requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment); occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to the risk of electrical shock.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.
No Nevada State income tax.
Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.
Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through , which is funded by the employee.
Employee Perks

• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance
As a Douglas County employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 60-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our
Compensation
Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County's Recognition of Excellence Program.
01
What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

02
How many years of experience do you possess in transporting passengers in a bus or van? (all experience must be listed in work history)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

03
Do you currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement?

• Yes
• No

04
Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you currently hold a First Aid, CPR, AED Certification, or are you able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment?

• I currently hold certification
• I am able to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
• I DO NOT hold certification and I WILL NOT be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment.

06
How many years of experience do you possess in assisting seniors and/or individuals with disabilities?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07
Briefly describe your experience, if any, of providing assistance to seniors and/or individuals with disabilities.
08
What is your level of proficiency using technology and electronic devices such as tablets and computers?

• No experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

09
Briefly describe why you are interested in the DART Driver position with Douglas County.
10
Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
• No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.

11
Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

12
Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals.Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect.Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question