Senior Services Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.34 Hourly
Location : Senior Services Department Marietta, GA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 04792
Department: Senior Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 100P
Position Information
The part-time driver position is responsible for transporting older adults to and from senior centers, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other locations both within and outside Cobb County. This position requires the ability to work 29 hours per week, based on departmental needs, Monday through Friday.
Essential Functions
Transports clients to and from scheduled activities and appointments: obeys all traffic codes, ordinances, laws and regulations; assists clients on and off bus; assists clients with mobile devices and/or personal items; reviews route and schedule and makes changes as necessary; and reports to supervisor any changes in clients health/behavior.
Operates equipment: operates shuttle buses with lifts; uses radio equipment to receive assignments; conducts daily vehicle safety inspection; maintains daily logs and safety equipment inventory; keeps vehicles clean and gassed; reports all maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor; and drives vehicle to Fleet Maintenance for regular service.
Makes deliveries as needed: delivers supplies, food, and commodities to clients and senior centers as assigned.
Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge for job performance including but not limited to Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid and other job related trainings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one year of experience providing transportation.
Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with transporting individuals and driving 12 to 14 passenger buses
• Complete defensive driving
• Willing to assist older adults on and off of county vans/buses
• Willing to do multiple trips pick- ups and drop-offs throughout the county.
• Willing to complete and administer CPR first Aid.
• Have the ability to work 29 hours per week.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver's License is required.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
*Benefits for part-time employees are marked.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04
Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06
How many years of experience do you have transporting individuals?

• No experience
• Less than a year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

07
Please describe your experience in transporting individuals. Enter N/A if not applicable. 'See resume' will not be acceptable.
08
How many years of experience do you have driving a 12 to 14 passenger buses?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

09
Please describe your experience driving a 12 to 14 passenger buses? Enter N/A if not applicable.
10
This position includes physically assisting clients on and off of the county vehicle as well as spending extensive periods of time transporting older adults to and from senior centers, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other locations both within and outside Cobb County. Are you able and willing to complete these tasks?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you possess a valid CPR and First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

12
I understand that if selected for the position I must be able to complete a defensive driver certification.

• Yes, I accept these terms.
• No, I DO NOT accept these terms.

13
This position is part-time working 29 hours per week. Are you willing to work a part-time position?

• Yes, I willing to work 29 hours per week.
• No, I am not willing to work 29 hours per week.

14
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

15
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check, a credit check, a physical exam, a drug screen and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question