HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.903 VAN DRIVER 20250530PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.903
Class Specifications for the Class:
VVAN DRIVER
BC-05, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Operates and maintains a passenger van in transporting passengers along
designated destinations according to assigned schedules; and performs other related duties
as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for operating a minibus or similar
lightweight van for transporting passengers along designated routes and according to time
schedules as a substantially full-time assignment.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
x Transports passengers over specified routes;
x May assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle;
x May secure passenger's wheelchair to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchair
during trip;
x May operate radio or similar devices to communicate with base station or other
vehicles;
x Conducts daily inspection of vehicle;
x Services vehicle;
x Maintains service and passenger trip records;
x Reports defects of vehicle for appropriate attention and repair;
x Maintains vehicle in clean and sanitary condition;
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x May make minor and emergency repairs to van as required; and
x Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Methods of operating a passenger van; laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
governing the operation of motor vehicles on streets and highways; general maintenance
practice on vans.
Ability to:
Operate a passenger van skillfully and safely; deal effectively with passengers;
understand and observe traffic laws and rules; make minor emergency repairs; issue and
follow oral and written instructions.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class VVAN DRIVER, which was
approved on May 29, 2003, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: February , 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
Digitally signed by Annette Anderson
Date: 2022.02.22
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PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.903
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
VAN DRIVER
BC-05, BU-01
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
• one (1) year general work experience.
Qualifying General Work Experience:
Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation
and communication.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits =
6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university
may be substituted up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement
(15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement.
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C. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement.
D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to one (1) year of the general work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent),
a valid State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Medical Examiner Certificate, and any
other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
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Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class VAN DRIVER, which was
approved on May 29, 2003, amended on February 18, 2022, and is to be substituted for
that specification.
Approved: May 30, 2025
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources