Part Time Senior Citizens Program Driver - Colorado County
Salary
$9.00 Hourly
Location
Colorado County Senior Citizens Site, TX
Job Type
Temporary Support Staff Part Time
Job Number
2604 S 025
Department
Vice Pres of Instructions Area
Division
Senior Citizens Program
Opening Date
04/24/2026
General Description
The Part Time Senior Citizens' Program Driver operates a 12-passenger van to transport the elderly to medical, shopping and nutrition center facilities.
Requirements
This person in this position must have experience working with the elderly. The person in this position must have a genuine desire to help senior citizens and the ability to get along well with them. The person in this position must understand and be able to apply the latest techniques in assisting passengers in and out of the passenger van. A Texas Driver License with insurable motor vehicle record is required. A criminal background check is also required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for its part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans.
Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF.)
Social Security
Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement. Retirement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration.
403b Tax Sheltered Annuity
The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose TIAA-CREF vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans.
Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have experience working with the elderly?
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Do you have a genuine desire to help senior citizens and the ability to get along well with them?
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Are you able to understand and able to apply the latest techniques in assisting passengers in and out of the passenger van?
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I have verified that the following attachments have been successfully uploaded to my WCJC online application:
Required Question
Employer Wharton County Junior College
Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206
Wharton, Texas, 77488
Phone 979-532-6947
979-532-6561
Website http://www.wcjc.edu