Driver I - SE/PT at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionDriver I - SE/PT
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T LEISURE
Requisition Number: 202623
Number of hours worked per week: up to 25 hours a week
Work Schedule: Hours will vary depending on programming | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA {Any city municipal or recreational facility, report to location 1224 Progressive Dr}
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary: $16.51/ hour
Salary based on experience

Job Description: If you have a CDL with a passenger endorsement and can drive a 20-passenger bus and are interested in a part time job this position may be a great fit for you!

This position will primarily provide transportation to participants of Therapeutic and Senior Programs, as well as providing transportation to participants, including but not limited to children and persons with disabilities. May also provide transportation for other departmental events, activities and City functions. The primary tasks of the position include:

Operates van or bus on assigned route and schedule to transport passengers to and from, recreational/social activities, City and departmental tours and/or special service agencies. Must be certified to drive a passenger bus with a CDL class B (passenger endorsement)

Maintains records of passenger attendance and behavior, mileage covered per trip, and condition of vehicle.

Manages and supervises passengers, ensuring safe, orderly behavior, and assisting passengers on and off the van or bus as needed. Depending on activity and timetables of programs, will assist program staff with supervision and administration of programs and activities between required travel times.

Provides internal and external customer service to participants, citizens and employees that meets the expectations of the Department and City-wide Customer Service Standards.

Completes and submits passenger incident, and vehicle or passenger accident reports.

Maintains cleanliness of vehicle, consisting of washing the outside and collecting trash and cleaning the inside.

Checks vehicle for operational problems and reports findings to the supervisor; replenishes fuel.

May serve as courier to make pick-ups and deliveries, including mail, equipment and supplies.

Communicates/interacts with passengers, guardians, and/or other personnel.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Required a CDL Class B license with Passenger Certification to drive a bus
• 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 be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications: Customer service experience
Experienced in operating commercial passenger vehicles and buses.
Job Open Date: 01/13/2026
Job Close Date: 01/29/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Drug Screening: MARIJUANAIn accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.