Job Description

General Statement

The Driver, under general supervision, performs driving duties for the Transportation division. Driving responsibilities will include picking up citizens and transporting them to human services organizations and other destinations; maintaining daily records of passenger volume, number of stops, mileage, and vehicle maintenance.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, an online skills assessment is required to test the abilities needed to fulfill the essential functions of this job. After completing the application, please copy and paste the following link to complete the assessment:
https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-P0644TWCE?u=86102

Please Note: Any candidates (internal or external) not taking the required tests as part of the application process will not be considered. Internal candidates that have taken the required tests within the past 30 days will not need to retake the tests. A CDL is not required for this position.

To hear more about the Driver position with Transportation, please visit the website below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhIvUngwhPc

Essential Functions

Completes training and development classes as provided by the Director/Supervisor/Safety Officer.

Organizes schedule to ensure passengers reach destinations at appointed times.

Calls passengers with proposed pick up times for early morning appointments.

Transports passenger safely and proficiently in all Transportation vehicles.

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transport vehicles for mechanical and/or safety issues.

Maintains a clean vehicle at all times.

Provides accurate information about the County to the public and courteously answer questions.

Resolves transit related passenger concerns and practice defensive driving habits.

Adheres to tight time schedules under varying weather and traffic conditions and still operate the transport vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

Interacts with the general public and all Union County Transportation passengers in a professional and courteous manner, regardless of the actions of the passengers.

Assists in the boarding and alighting passengers with disabilities including the use of four point securing of wheel chairs and scooters and affixing of shoulder and lap belts.

Operates technological devices such as GPS, smart tablets, and computers for data entry.

Maintains knowledge of and strict adherence to all Union County Transportation operating rules, policies, regulations, and passenger guidelines.

Stays abreast of the terminology used within the department.

Completes accident and incident reports accurately and legibly, as required.

Conduct radio communications with other Union County Transportation vehicles and dispatch clearly.

Communicates with the dispatcher throughout the day concerning cancellations and variances in daily planned route.

Must be flexible and dependable.

Maintains effective working relationships with others.

Performs all other duties as may be required to meet organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and six (6) months of experience in public driving, chauffeuring, and/or scheduling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements:
Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times.

Works outside of regularly scheduled hours for special events or training as required.
Preferred Qualifications



INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEALTH INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Health Reimbursement Account Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Vision Coverage

DENTAL INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

RETIREMENT

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

Health Care Spending Account - Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.

Dependent Care Spending Account - Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

CREDIT UNION

Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as: spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters and parents can all become members.

TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay

LEAVE PROGRAMS

VACATION LEAVE

Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.

SICK LEAVE

For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES

Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.

HOLIDAYS

There are 11 County recognized holidays per year with 1 floating holiday available.

MILITARY LEAVE

Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.

Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.

CIVIL LEAVE

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.

VOLUNTEER TIME OFF

Volunteer Time Off will provide employes with 16 hours of paid time per calender year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies.


OTHER PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.

NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM

The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.