Burleson County is seeking to employ a driver to assist with the BHRC Transportation Program. The BHRC provides rides to medical and social service appointments for Burleson County residents that are unable to drive or lack access to reliable transportation. The BHRC driver will be based in the BHRC Somerville office.
The individual selected for employment will be required to:
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Possess a valid driver’s license
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Have a satisfactory driving record
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Pass a criminal background check
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Be available to drive 25-29 hours per week on a flexible schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 7AM and 9PM.
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Perform duties that will require a moderate level of physical exertion, such as assisting elderly, disabled, and/or wheelchair-bound riders in and out of vehicles, bending and squatting to secure wheelchairs in vehicles, etc.
The individual selected for employment will demonstrate:
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Reliability in attendance and punctuality
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Professionalism in all interactions with riders and service providers
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Respect for confidentiality of client/rider information
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Flexibility in acceptance of a variable weekly work schedule
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Attention to detail in adhering to rules, guidelines and reporting requirements of the transportation program.
The driver will be employed by Burleson County, supervised by the Department Head, with the BHRC Transportation Coordinator scheduling all appointments and use of vehicles. Starting salary is $12.00 per hour to start, increasing to $13.00 per hour after completion of 6-month probationary period. The position does not offer health or other benefits.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Contact the Burleson County Treasurer’s office at 979-567-2305 or visit the Burleson County website
Employment Application . Submit application to the County Treasurer’s office at 100 W. Buck, Caldwell, TX 77836 or by email at
ssmith@burlesoncounty.org.
BHRC driver job description