Van Driver, PT

Van Driver, PT Salary $20.73 - $25.42 Hourly

Location: Oakland, CA Job Type: Part Time (include Trainee) Job Number: 25-TR192-12 Department: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Opening Date: 12/15/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: SI1

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The Position

Continuous Recruitment Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embrace the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why Join the Oaklands Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?

Come and join a vibrant, energetic team whose key initiative is enhancing the community through recreational programs, optimizing park facilities, and youth development. Are you passionate about being a part of dynamic community spaces and fostering cultural growth? The City of Oakland is seeking dedicated and experienced Van Drivers for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development department.

Job Description

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill several Van Driver, Part Time vacancies within Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development. Work schedules include irregular hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Safety Focused and Responsible: Ensures the safety of passengers by following traffic laws and maintains a safe driving environment.
• Punctual and Reliable: Arrives on time for scheduled routes and adheres to the assigned timetable.
• Knowledgeable of Local Area: Familiar with park locations, routes, and nearby amenities to provide efficient transportation.
• Skilled with Customer Service: Communicates courteously with passengers and provides assistance as needed, especially to children and seniors.
• Attentive and Observant: Stays alert to road conditions, potential hazards, and passenger behavior to ensure smooth and safe operations.

Typical Responsibilities

• Operating vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, vehicles with three or more axles weighing 6,000 lbs. or more, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver.
• Picking up and dropping off program participants at program sites, community centers and fieldtrip locations.
• Performing pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting City vehicles; transporting vehicles for upkeep and repair as needed, including fueling.
• Planning and organizing routes for trips, excursions and tours.
• Reporting all incidents involving passengers, completing accident and injury reports as appropriate and preparing claims for damage to City property.
• Loading, delivering and unloading departmental supplies and equipment to various sites, centers and other locations.

Requirements

The competencies required to be a successful Van Driver are:

• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication.
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
• Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

Supplemental Information

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information

Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements