Public Transit Driver

Job Summary: This is a part-time FLSA non-exempt position, responsible for the operation of public transit vehicles. Work hours are flexible with occasional overtime; Saturday work may be required. This position reports directly to the Transportation Manager and to the Dispatch Supervisor when the Transportation Manager is unavailable.

Essential Functions: Operate vehicles for the demand response service (i.e., boarding to destination).Collect fares and sell bus passes to riders. Fuel bus at the end of shift every night. Cleaning and disinfecting vehicle during downtime and at the end of every shift. Complete required vehicle operating reports (i.e., incident reports, pre/post trip reports).Complete deficiency reports and turn into Maintenance Coordinator. Attend / Complete required transportation training and educational seminars as needed. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, the general public, fellow coworkers and management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations. Must show up to work as scheduled. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requires a driving record approved by the agency insuring the public transit vehicles. Requires a valid and current Class C driver's license at all times. Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT transportation physical examination.

Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required.

Experience: Prior experience driving buses is a plus but will train. Knowledge: Must have the ability to receive, read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to write and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Skills: Computer: Able to operate a tablet. Interpersonal: Ability to work with, relate to and feel comfortable with the general public including the elderly and disabled. Problem Solving: Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Communication: Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read, write and operate public vehicles. Requires a sufficient hearing level to operate vehicles and communicate by two-way radio. Occasional requirement to lift items weighting up to 40 pounds to a height of 36 inches. Ability to assist wheelchair bound passengers with loading, unloading and securing wheelchairs during transport.