Driver

Salary : $37,689.60 - $48,110.40 Annually

Location : Siskiyou County, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Number: 2025-01879

Department: HHSA - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Division: Behavioral Health Services

Opening Date: 08/26/2025

Closing Date: 9/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: IG

Description

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, religion or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule.

Under general supervision, to coordinate and perform the transport of clientele to various locations within and outside of Siskiyou County and/or the State of California. Loading, unloading, and delivery of materials, including supplies, equipment; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is working level classification. Incumbents have responsibility for performing delivery and transport functions to locations within and outside of Siskiyou County in a variety of weather conditions. Incumbents will be utilized on an on-call basis 24 hours per day - 365 days per year depending on availability established between incumbent and supervisor. Incumbents are expected to respond to requests for transports in accordance with required function/transport.

REPORTS TO

Assigned supervisor or manager depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory class.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Transport clientele to and from a variety of locations within and outside of Siskiyou County and/or the State of California. Transports include transporting of clients to and from doctor's appointments, programs, and scheduled outings.

Duties include driving to remote areas to transport clients to/from specific medical office locations, loading and unloading County vehicle(s) ensuring all items and supplies are accounted for and properly secured, pick up, sort and deliver materials/supplies to various sites throughout Siskiyou County.

Operates a County vehicle safely and in compliance with State and Federal laws.

Handle special requests related to the transport(s) and transfer of clientele, materials, and furniture, as directed by supervisors or management, update and maintain records related to delivery and transport assignments.

Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition, and perform basic cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle as necessary. KNOWLEDGE OF:

Routine vehicle cleaning and sanitizing requirements..

Good public relations techniques.

Safe driving practices.

Location of various cities and towns throughout Siskiyou County.

Familiarity of specific roads and highways. DESIRED SKILLS:

Prioritize work load to meet established time lines and special requests.

Follow oral and written directions.

Read and follow specific maps to various locations.

Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Perform routine washing and sanitizing of vehicles.

Use and safely operate a vehicle in accordance with State and Federal laws.

Work on own initiative without close supervision.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Properly install child safety seats. *Training will be provided by department.

Typical Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

-Previous experience performing vehicle operation duties.

Special Requirements:

- Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

- Applicants must have a clean driving record for the preceding three years.

Supplemental Information

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit and drive for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; stoop, kneel and crouch to pick up or move objects. Operate a vehicle for transporting of clientele in compliance with State and Federal law(s). Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; physical ability to lift, push, carry, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; and verbal communication.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in various models of vehicles, outside in various types of weather, and in an office environment. A significant portion of the duties include contact with other the public and other staff.

NOTE:

Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays

Vacation:

Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service;

Three (3) weeks a year - five (5)- ten (10) years of service;

Four (4) weeks a year - Ten (10) plus years of service;.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment.

Sick Leave:

Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Health Plan:

Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance.

Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.

Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.

Dental Plan:

Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium.

Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.

Vision Plan:

Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their

dependents.

Life Insurance:

The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.

Retirement:

The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

2% at 55 years of age and single highest year calculation for final compensation (generally for employees hired prior to 11/02/12)

2% at 60 years of age and highest three year average for final compensation (generally for employees hired between 11/02/12 - 12/31/12)

2% at 62 years of age and highest three year average final compensation (generally for employees hired on or after 1/01/13) Member contribution:

Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.

Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.

Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will

pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.

• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.

SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Siskiyou County Personnel

1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1

Yreka CA 96097

Comments, please email:

01

Do you possess and are you able to provide proof of a clean driving record for the preceding three years?

Yes

No

02

Do you possess and are you able to provide proof of a valid and appropriate driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles?

Yes

No

Required Question