Van Driver

Requisition ID: 48899 Work Location: Human Services - Municipal Center Pay Range: G.14, $33,342.40 - $51,667.20 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: M-F - 7:00AM - 10:00AM and/or 2:30PM - 5:30PM Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 4/27/26 Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking dependable and compassionate individuals to join our Transportation Division as Part-Time BH/DS Van Drivers. Positions may be benefit-eligible or non-benefit eligible, depending on hours worked.

In this role, you will safely transport individuals receiving behavioral health and developmental services to and from daily activities, employment, and community programs.

Duties:

• Safely transport clients in a passenger van to scheduled destinations

• Assist clients with boarding, unloading, and mobility needs, including wheelchair security

• Ensure all passengers are safely seated with seatbelts fastened, providing assistance as needed, including but not limited to on-boarding and off-boarding the vehicle

• Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical situations and complete incident reports as needed

• Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections

• Accurately complete mileage logs and required reports daily

• Report on vehicle maintenance needs and ensure timely service

• Maintain cleanliness and routine upkeep and fueling of assigned vehicle

• Provide courteous, respectful service to clients, families, and staff

• Support training and mentoring of new drivers as needed

• Provide prompt and courteous services to all customers of Transportation Services (i.e. clients, Family Members, Contractual Agency, and Departmental program staff).

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Van-Driver-00367.pdf

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working with or transporting the behavioral health, developmentally-disabled or substance use population, or working in a helping profession; experience operating a 15-passenger van or comparable vehicle; and a good driving record; OR any combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to one (1) year of experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (early mornings/evenings) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. TB Test required.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: None

Preferences:

Experience working with/transporting: individuals with Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Elderly; Individuals with limited mobility; classroom environments; Caregiving facilities or environments
Experience operating a vehicle with a hydraulic lift (wheelchair, forklift, front loader, garbage truck, etc.)
Experience transporting individuals in vehicles with a passenger capacity of 12 or more
Experience as a professional driver (delivery, transport, etc.).
Experience preparing incident reports, mileage sheets, and/or accident reports
Experience with performing vehicle inspections and/or safety procedures

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.