Van Operator

Benefits: Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community. Access your pay when you need it through Daily Pay which gives you access to your pay before the next payday. Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with flexible options ranging from ultra-low cost to low-cost to fit your family's budget. Enjoy paid vacation starting after just 6 months (scaling up to 6 weeks based on tenure), 11 paid holidays (including Juneteenth, your birthday, and floating options), and monthly sick leave accrual after your first year. Get back up childcare or eldercare through our Bright Horizons program. This gives each employee 15 sessions per year to use these services and a minimal co-pay. 1 session can be up to 10 hours of care for your loved one. Have your Student Loans go away! Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Tuition reimbursement programs available. $5,250 annually. Maximize your professional growth with up to 100% tuition coverage through our partnership with UMSL or save 20% on courses at Webster University and Lindenwood University. Student loan payment 401k match programs available. Access to pet insurance and other supplemental benefits. Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings. Work out anytime for FREE at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7 or get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and Genesis Health Clubs - Ballpark Village. Enjoy free Metro Link and Metro Bus access. Save with discounted cell phone plans. Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Job Summary: Metro Van Operators do far more than simply drive our customers to their destinations; they care for a community of passengers, from greeting to goodbye, assuring they feel welcome and safe. If you have a talent for connecting with people, enjoy working with the disabled community and individuals with special needs, and want a career you can take pride in—climb in the driver's seat as a Metro Van Operator, and take your future to new and fulfilling places.

Job Responsibilities: Drive van to transport passengers over varying routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule; by operating the van skillfully and safely. Inspect the van before every trip, which includes monitoring and adjusting vehicle gauges and controls. Answer questions regarding service, fares, and etc.; including greeting passengers. Maintain good relations with the general public, particularly the elderly and disabled. Direct and control passengers, when needed. Assist disabled and elderly passengers on/off the van, if needed. Evacuate passengers in case of an emergency. Operating a wheelchair lift and hand radio. Secure child seats for small children. Issue transfers and short-fare receipts. Complete cash tickets, collecting fares, and counting tickets. Deposit moneybag in vault. Record passenger data, fares, and vehicle statistics. Read street map guide, time schedule, street signs, traffic signs, instructions and passes. Write accident reports, incident reports and daily reports on passengers, fares and vehicle statistics. Develop most efficient routes between points; reports vehicular delays and/or accidents. Follow written and oral instructions completely. Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities At least 21 years of age and physically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Regulations. Possess a valid driver's license and ability to obtain an appropriate chauffeur's license. At least 2 years of personal driving experience (does not have to be work related)Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions required for this position.

Compensation: 22.28 - 22.28 (Hourly)

Employment Type: Full Time

Education: High School Diploma, Equivalent, or pass our pre-employment assessment.

Equal Employment Opportunity: (EEO)Bi-State Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.