Van Driver

Job Posting End Date:

September 9, 2026

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G15

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $16.92 - $26.37
Starting hourly rate may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking dependable and compassionate individuals to join our Transportation Division as Part-Time BH/DS Van Drivers. Positions may be benefit-eligible or non-benefit eligible, depending on hours worked.

In this role, you will safely transport individuals receiving behavioral health and developmental services to and from daily activities, employment, and community programs.

Duties:

• Safely transport clients in a passenger van to scheduled destinations

• Assist clients with boarding, unloading, and mobility needs, including wheelchair security

• Ensure all passengers are safely seated with seatbelts fastened, providing assistance as needed, including but not limited to on-boarding and off-boarding the vehicle

• Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical situations and complete incident reports as needed

• Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections

• Accurately complete mileage logs and required reports daily

• Report on vehicle maintenance needs and ensure timely service

• Maintain cleanliness and routine upkeep and fueling of assigned vehicle

• Provide courteous, respectful service to clients, families, and staff

• Support training and mentoring of new drivers as needed

• Provide prompt and courteous services to all customers of Transportation Services (i.e. clients, Family Members, Contractual Agency, and Departmental program staff).

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00AM - 10:00AM and/or 2:30PM - 5:30PM

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: Yes
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

:MINIMUMS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working with or transporting the behavioral health, developmentally-disabled or substance use population, or working in a helping profession; experience operating a 15-passenger van or comparable vehicle; and a good driving record; OR any combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to one (1) year of experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (early mornings/evenings) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. TB Test required.

Skills:

Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Driver Safety, Physical Disabilities, Vehicle Operation

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.