What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van/Bus Driver position at Klickitat County?
Bus/Van Drivers - Senior Services - White Salmon, WA - Full-Time, 35 hours a week - Non-Exempt - Grade 34, Step 1-3, $18.99-$20.17/Hr. First review 11/14/2025, open until filled.
2. Refers to Information and Assistance Coordinator any non-transportation difficulties reported or exhibited by a senior citizen.
3. Attends any required training.
4. Perform other related duties as needed.
Valid state/commercial driver's license with clean driving record
First Aid and CPR certification
Designated safety sensitive, which requires random drug and alcohol testing.
Transports and assists senior citizens, disabled persons, and the general pubic on a new public fixed route bus service that operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday. Maintains and services vehicles. Must have a current driver license, a clean driving record and pass a criminal record check. Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Operates a passenger van and bus in a safe, comfortable, legal and timely manner; transports passengers to medical appointments, shopping, recreational trips, banks, and other destinations. Assures vehicle safety rules are followed such as use of safety belt, operation of emergency exits, and accident procedures.
- May operate a fixed route bus service from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday.
- Picks up passengers at location indicated by the Transportation Coordinator. Works with coordinator to devise efficient routes and scheduling to provide cost-effective services.
- Provides assistance to passengers embarking or disembarking the van; operates wheelchair lift. Provides assistance to home or destination and carries and loads groceries as needed. Refers passengers who appear to need a variety of additional assistance to appropriate agency staff.
- Collects donations from passengers and assures confidentiality of donations as per program requirements and agency policies.
- Complies with agency procedures, including performance of regular van maintenance activities; conducting pre-trip safety inspections, checking and filling fuel and oil; cleaning inside and outside of van; reporting the need for servicing and repairs as necessary.
- Maintains all required vehicle records including time charts, fuel usage, mileage counts, and van service records.
- Picks-up and delivers items such as oxygen tanks or packages as required.
2. Refers to Information and Assistance Coordinator any non-transportation difficulties reported or exhibited by a senior citizen.
3. Attends any required training.
4. Perform other related duties as needed.
Valid state/commercial driver's license with clean driving record
First Aid and CPR certification
Designated safety sensitive, which requires random drug and alcohol testing.
Salary : $19 - $20