Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides Division-wide delivery service of people and goods for the nutrition, transportation, and senior center programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six (6) months of work experience in a position with related driving experience or equivalency.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required to operate a County vehicle. Must pass initial and annual driver’s license review and complete driver safety training.

May require the possession of a current Food Handler’s Permit.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. 

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides transportation services for customers and goods to and from destinations with sedans, vans, and trucks as assigned by the program daily manifest.
• Reviews manifests and makes changes to directions.
• Provides door-to-door assistance when transporting customers to and from destinations; assures the use by all passengers of seat belts; and escorts customers with special mobility needs on and off ADA-compliant vehicles.
• Counts and loads food in containers into vehicles when transporting goods. Delivers meals to assigned destinations.
• Reports observed changes in customer eligibility or physical and mental health to an appropriate staff member.
• Immediately reports dangerous or unsafe incidents and observations to appropriate organizations, such as 911, Adult Protective Services, or law enforcement.
• Inspects vehicles, checking lights, tires, horns, emergency equipment, and exterior for damage. Reports equipment damage or failure. Fuels and cleans vehicles.
• Uses technology and software programs to obtain information regarding daily schedules and program clients.
• Informs customers of other Aging Services opportunities and services.
• May transport wheelchair-bound customers for the Rides for Wellness program using ADA-compliant vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Defensive driving techniques and traffic laws
• Vehicle maintenance needs and mechanical operations
• Related technology, such as two-way radios, GPS units, or other mobile devices
• Passenger assistance techniques and proper use of wheelchair restraints
• Food handling

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a variety of vehicles
• Work effectively during periods of inclement weather and/or adverse road conditions
• Drive safely and effectively in high-stress situations involving traffic or customers
• Exercise good analytical judgment
• Follow operating policies and procedures
• Relate to customers of diverse backgrounds
• Sense direction and location of addresses
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Work independently
• Perform moderate record and data-keeping tasks
• Provide conflict resolution
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

For All Drivers:

Working with the aging population, lifting food containers in and out of trucks, and regularly lifting wheelchairs & other mobility devices in and out of vehicles. Walking on a variety of terrains while carrying items or assisting clients. Standing, walking, bending, sitting, stretching, regularly lifting 25-50 lbs., pushing wheelchairs/clients up to 300 pounds. Exposure to all types of weather. May drive for a Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, and/or Rides for Wellness.

For Rides for Wellness Wheelchair Drivers:

Must be able to load, secure, transport, and unload wheelchair-bound clients in both manual and power wheelchairs, following all safety requirements.

For Congregate Drivers:

Must be able to regularly lift food containers weighing up to 75 lbs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

May require a flexible schedule and the ability to be called to work on short notice.