Transit Driver

Position Overview: Under the general supervision of the Morrow County Transit Program Manager, the Transit Driver I is responsible for safely operating transit vehicles, assisting elderly and physically disabled public riders on and off of the vehicle. Transports the public along Morrow County’s fixed/deviated routes and the demand response services as assigned. This position is grant‑funded. If funding ceases, this position may be vacated. Working Environment: The work and responsibilities are performed inside and outside of a transit vehicle, traveling safely on roads in all weather conditions, while maintaining timely scheduled rides; and keeping the vehicle clean, fueled, and routinely checked for service. Duties are performed in an outdoor environment. Work typically is in a sitting position while driving a vehicle. Subject to adverse weather and traffic conditions; exhaust fumes, diesel and gasoline fuel, and equipment noises. The position requires the ability to work with individuals who have a variety of different physical/medical conditions. The position requires the driver to assist those he/she is transporting into the transit vehicle and to their seat when necessary. Varied shifts; may need to work early morning and late evening shifts. Must report to work at scheduled time and location and seldom be absent from work. Job Duty Outline: Complete vehicle pre/post‑trip inspections as required and utilizing methods designated by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Prepare and submit vehicle inspection report and advise the dispatcher of any immediate repairs or irregularities needing attention. Maintain an “On‑Call” status for vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and driver relief. Attend driver training sessions and driver meetings as assigned. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, according to the Loop Passenger Service and Operational Guidelines Manual. Provide passengers with information on how to use Morrow County transit services and make connections with other transit providers. Assist with problem‑solving by documenting complaints; make recommendations for changes that would improve policy or procedures and improve the public transit program and services it provides to the public. Assist in training new hires in policy, procedures, transit skills, and learning the various routes and services. Complete and submit legible daily trip sheets to the dispatcher for immediate logging, data entry, and filing, as needed. Operate up to 14 passenger transit vehicles on various routes and schedules providing service to the general public, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. Assist passengers as needed with boarding or disembarking vehicles including assistance with wheelchairs, competently using wheelchair lift to board passengers with a variety of wheeled mobility devices. Properly secure passengers in wheeled mobility devices. Promote good passenger relations by providing positive interaction and courteous treatment of passengers by engaging our passengers in a polite, tactful, and professional manner while assisting with seating, questions, directions, and other public service-related matters; assure passenger comfort, safety, and security. Complete, prepare and submit any required paperwork accurately and as scheduled; including, but not limited to timesheets, trip incident forms, accident forms, vehicle inspection forms, maintenance records, and vehicle equipment records. Fuel vehicles and turn in receipts. Maintain communication with the transit dispatcher and Public Transit supervisory staff as instructed with a mode of communication provided by the program for driver use to report unusual conditions, such as reportable incidents, vehicle collisions, road conditions, passenger safety and security issues, traffic or vehicle equipment problems. Utilize universal health and safety precautions when handling blood, urine, feces, vomit, and/or other potentially infectious materials to prevent disease transmission. Must remain calm and in control following an incident involving a passenger and/or other vehicles including directing the evacuation of the bus, if necessary; responsible for passenger safety and security following a bus evacuation, responsible for mitigating passenger injury; responsible for vehicle safety and security following an incident. Maintain courteous and professional conduct with co‑workers, passengers, and the general public at all times projecting a positive public image of our public transit program and services offered. Responsible for the interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicles including outdoor work in inclement weather, daily pick up, and sanitation of the vehicle interior. Care for and turn in lost and found articles to the dispatcher. Completes necessary paperwork, including maintenance and service records. Reports all accidents and completes required paperwork. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age requirement- must be at least 21 for insurance purposes. Experience driving with the public preferred. Must satisfactorily pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and background check, and ongoing testing following the Department of Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) regulations, is required. 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