Job Description
Job Number
AP00072P
Position Title
Driver, Hourly
Position Type
Non Academic/Non Classified
Percentage Employee
Hourly
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Current Work Schedule
Days and hours of employment varies.
Salary Range
AP 7130
Salary
$23.00 per hour (up to 19 hours per week)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Location
Main Campus
Department
Kinesiology, Dance and Athletics
Open Date
07/16/2026
Open Until Filled
No
About Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard,…
Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region.
Basic Function/Definition
The primary responsibility of the Driver is to transport passengers using District vehicles to various campuses and off-site locations within California.
Time Commitment:
These are temporary, hourly positions, based on Rio Hondo College (RHC) needs. Drivers may work up to a maximum of 19 hours per week.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the District to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Essential Duties
- Operate District vehicles over as prescribed routes to transport passengers to and from specific destinations within Southern California, such as field trips or athletic competitions, while using safety precautions and safe driving principles at all times. (E)
- Operate all equipment in a legal, safe manner, free of impairment from drug and/or alcohol use. (E)
- Drive District vehicles on various, daily, and overnight field trips as needed. (E)
- Use navigation and mapping tools to determine the best route(s) to arrive at destinations on schedule. (E)
- Use Push To Talk (PTT) radios, telephones, and/or mobile two-way radios for communication purposes. (E)
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisors and others as appropriate. (E)
- Interact with passengers professionally at all times. (E)
- Perform daily vehicle inspections by checking the condition of a vehicles tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, etc, to ensure that everything is in working order. (E)
- Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs to supervisors. (E)
- Arrange for vehicle repairs and maintenance as necessary. (E)
- Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use. (E)
- Keep vehicle exterior and interior clean. (E)
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort. (E)
- Maintain and complete accurate daily logs as requested by the assigned supervisor. (E)
- Perform any tasks traditionally performed by a driver to ensure the safe and efficient transport of passengers. (E)
- Perform additional duties as assigned. (E)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Driving laws as specified in the California Vehicle Code.
- State, county, and federal laws that pertain to transportation and transit.
- Methods and mapping tools for selecting route options, such as GPS, Mapquest, Google Maps and Thomas Guide.
- Basic computer skills, including the use of E-mail and Outlook Calendar.
Ability to:
- Obtain and maintain a Class B License.
- Maintain enrollment in the mandated Department of Transportation drug testing program.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Interpret maps, directions, understand GPS systems and instructions.
- Research and plan for on-time arrival at destination.
- Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
- Communicate information to passengers politely, clearly, and effectively.
- Detect irregular vehicle performance in order to recognize required maintenance or repairs.
- Maintain accurate, legible logs and records.
- Work with a significant degree of independence and good judgment.
- Work extended hours when needed to meet Department responsibilities.
- Ability to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience
Education and Experience:
- California Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement or greater, with the ability to drive vehicles up to 26000 Lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Commercial Driver
- Clean criminal record
- Clean driving record
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Enrolled in the mandated Department of Transportation drug testing program
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
Equivalencies
None
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
California Class B Commercial Drivers License
Working Conditions
Physical Standards:
- Incumbents will enter and exit District vehicles multiple times in a single shift.
- Drivers also sit for extended periods of time although the employee frequently stands and walks when not driving.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash District vehicles and reaching, pulling and pushing to open vehicle doors are also activities that are required.
- Incumbents will frequently bend at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.
- The ability to reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally is required as is the repetitive use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle include specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Also required are hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information, monitor passengers and communicate in person or via communication devices.
- The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the work environment of this job consists mainly of a passenger vehicle and outdoor environment. Employees drive continuously and may be required to work evening and/or variable hours. There is also exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and seasonal heat, cold and adverse weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Positions are subject to constant interruption and severe time constraints and are in direct contact with the public, students, and employees. Negative interactions resulting from these contacts can result in stressful situations. Employees may also work without direct supervision and are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of passengers. The noise level is loud, and employees may have to raise their voice to be heard.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for the Driver position.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
- Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date. Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
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