Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Full-Time Transit Operator to work in our Culpeper office. Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace diversity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly.

Our Full-time Transit Operator operates passenger vehicles to transport clients, meals, etc.; work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Picks-up, drives, and drops clients off at designated locations.
• Assists clients with boarding and getting off vehicles, including operating vehicle wheelchair lift equipment.
• Loads and unloads meals and cases of Ensure; delivers to client residences.
• Completes pre-trip maintenance and safety inspections; performs general maintenance tasks or coordinates for vehicle service as needed.
• Documents mileage readings for riders on manifest log and completes other record keeping requirements.
• Operates 2-way radios to communicate with agency base for coordination of route.
• Picks-up and delivers agency mail and packages to program sites.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness, both interior and exterior.
• Attends division and program in-services and trainings.

other FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general maintenance and safety inspections on motor pool vehicles.
• Take vans to shop and pick-up whenever needed.
• Assists with training of new drivers and cross-training of routes
• Performs general office assistance work as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of regions traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate passenger vehicles and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to remain alert and to remain calm during the periods of stress.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Some high school; at least one year driving experience; experience operating passenger vehicles or similar equipment and in dealing with the public preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This work requires moderate physical effort working regularly with lightweight materials and occasionally with heavy weight materials (over 50 pounds).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Virginia driver’s license; completes Agency required training; must be at least 21 years of age.

Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process.

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Culpeper, VA 22701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person