Van Driver (Limited-Term)

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Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

VAN DRIVER (LIMITED-TERM)

THIS POSITION IS LIMITED-TERM AND INTENDED FOR A SPECIFIED AND LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME UP TO ONE (1) YEAR AND MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR.

ONE TIME SIGN-ON BONUS: Incentive Amount of $2,500.00.

• $750.00 after successful completion of 4-6 week training program.
• $750.00 upon successful completion of 6 months of employment.
• $1,000.00 upon completion of 12 months of employment with the City.

*PLEASE NOTE: INCENTIVES PAYMENTS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED AFTER THE SPECIFIED MILESTONES ARE VERIFIED.

Van Drivers are responsible for promptly and safely transporting passengers and assisting them, as needed, when entering and exiting from the van in a safe manner. This position reports to Transit Operations Manager.

GENERAL DUTIES:
Under general supervision, drives passengers to various locations as assigned;
Operates a van over various routes maintaining a time schedule for completion of routes while transporting passengers in a safe manner;
Collects and accounts for fares accurately;
Displays a kind understanding and patient demeanor showing a sincere concern for the welfare of passengers;
Completes daily work reports via computer to indicate the actual work accomplished and the number of senior citizens transported, & maintains other records as appropriate;
Observes safety rules and regulations;
Performs daily safety check of the van;
Prepares daily work reports using a computer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience transporting people in a vehicle requiring a class B driver’s license.
• Three (3) years prior to closing date and up to the date of appointment (hire) to the position:

• Applicants may be disqualified for any of the following reasons:
  • A conviction record, and/or
  • Negative employment references.
  • A criminal conviction or administrative suspension or revocation of driver’s license for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

NOTES: A conviction shall include a plea, verdict, or finding of guilt regardless of whether sentence is imposed by the court.Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol regulations and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications prior to employment and random drug and alcohol screenings during the course of employment.Prior to appointment (hire), candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-placement drug test, refusal or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES:
A valid California Class “B” driver license with Passenger endorsement is required at time of application.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Employees must be available for at-will part-time or at-will full-time work assignments and may be scheduled to work between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., seven (7) days a week, including holidays. Over-time work assignments may be offered.

TO APPLY

Please submit an online application by the filing deadline of 5:00 PM, Thursday, October 23, 2025. Attach a copy of your ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA DMV K-4 driving record (no older than 30 days) at the time your application is submitted to receive consideration. We will accept an online version of your K-4 driving record that is mailed to you or a driving record from a DMV Kiosk.

**ONLY AN ORIGINAL K-4 DRIVING RECORD THAT HAS BEEN PRINTED AND ISSUED BY A CALIFORNIA DMV WITH THE OFFICIAL CA DMV WATER SEAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.**

Please direct inquires to Amy Webber at amy.webber@culvercity.org or by calling Culver City Human Resources at (310) 253-5640.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

The most qualified applications will be considered for the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

Limited Term Appointment

A Limited Term Appointment:
Is unclassified and intended for a specified and limited period of time; andMay be made for defined projects or employment tasks, and shall not exceed twelve (12) months in duration except as extended for up to one (1) additional year but not to exceed two (2) years total with approval by the Human Resources Director; andShall be compensated at an hourly rate within the established salary range for that classification; and May or may not receive the associated benefits of the classification occupied as determined by the appointing authority; andDoes not accrue seniority or other rights provided to Classified employees, unless otherwise provided for in the Rules.
The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs

*Refer to the ‘Salary and Benefits’ tab to view the current Benefit Summary Guide
*Refer to the ‘Rules and Resources’ tab for the applicable MOU

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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