Driver - COPS Vocational Program

This is the perfect time to work for the City of Chesapeake. CIBH is looking for dependable applicants that love helping others, especially those with physical and intellectual disabilities.

The driver provides daily transportation services to individuals living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who attend the Community Options Group day service.

Typical tasks include of Driver I

• Provide transportation safely for individuals of the Community Options Program to and from the Day Support program.
• Maintain and record travel logs indicating the amount of mileage used daily and record the number of passengers transported daily.
• Refuel the Vehicles.
• Ensure that the Program Vehicles receive the required Preventive Maintenance (PM)
• Driver I position requires Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to the satisfactory completion of one year of a college education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving wheelchair-accessible vans.
• Experience providing transportation services to individuals within the human services field, preferably adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to pass CPR, First Aid, TOVA training, and be certified by Modivcare.

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Overall Physical Strength Demands

H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
• Sitting: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Walking: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Lifting: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
• Lifting Amount: Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
• Carrying: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Carrying Weight: Exerting up to 10 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Pushing/Pulling Weight: Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
• Reaching: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Handling: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Fine Dexterity: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Kneeling: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Crouching: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Crawling: Never- Never occurs.
• Bending: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Twisting: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Climbing: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Balancing: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Vision: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
• Hearing: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
• Talking: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
• Foot Controls: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Health and Safety

• Mechanical Hazards: D = Daily
• Chemical Hazards: W = Several Times Per Week
• Electrical Hazards: N = Never
• Fire Hazards: N = Never
• Explosives: N = Never
• Communicable Diseases: D = Daily
• Physical Danger or Abuse: S = Seasonally

Environmental Factors

• Dirt and Dust: N = Never
• Extreme Temperatures: M = Several Times Per Month
• Noise and Vibration: M = Several Times Per Month
• Fumes and Odors: W = Several Times Per Week
• Wetness/Humidity: S = Seasonally
• Darkness or Poor Lighting: N = Never

Non-Physical Demands

• Time Pressures: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Emergency Situations: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Frequent Change of Tasks: Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
• Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Tedious or Exacting Work: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Noisy/Distracting Environment: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.