Van Driver, Part-TimeThe City of Oakland is seeking dedicated and experienced Van Drivers for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) department. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill several Van Driver, Part-Time vacancies within OPRYD. Work schedules include irregular hours and weekends. We are looking for someone who is: Safety-focused and responsible: You ensure passenger safety by following all traffic laws and maintaining a secure and professional driving environment. Punctual and reliable: You arrive on time for scheduled routes and follow the assigned timetable consistently. Knowledgeable of local area: You know park locations, routes, and nearby amenities, allowing you to provide efficient and accurate transportation. Skilled with customer service: You communicate courteously with passengers and offer assistance whenever needed, especially to children and seniors. Attentive and observant: You stay alert to road conditions, potential hazards, and passenger behavior to maintain smooth and safe operations. What you will typically be responsible for: Operating vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, vehicles with three or more axles weighing 6,000 lbs. or more, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver. Picking up and dropping off program participants at program sites, community centers and fieldtrip locations. Performing pre-trip vehicle inspections. Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting City vehicles; transporting vehicles for upkeep and repair as needed, including fueling. Planning and organizing routes for trips, excursions and tours. Reporting all incidents involving passengers, completing accident and injury reports as appropriate and preparing claims for damage to City property. Loading, delivering and unloading departmental supplies and equipment to various sites, centers and other locations. A few reasons you might love this job: You will connect with the community. You will be spending time outdoors. You will be contributing to positive experiences. You will have a sense of fulfillment. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will navigate through traffic and road conditions. You must adhere to strict schedules. You will experience weather and environmental factors. Competencies required: Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication. Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions. Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires. Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes. Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment. Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job. Required at time of application: Applicants must submit a current (within the last 30 days) official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record. The official DMV printout must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further.
