Bus/ Van Driver (Transit)

Transit Vehicle Operator

Operate transit type vehicles to transport passengers within defined areas of Kingsport. Classified as essential.

Essential Functions

• Operate any KATS vehicle in a safe and careful manner according to the laws of the State of Tennessee in all types of weather and traffic conditions to pick up and deliver passengers.
• Have full knowledge of routes, schedules and fares and provide this information to passenger in a courteous and professional manner upon request.
• Report for duty at the designated times as assigned, in full regulation uniform and in possession of all necessary equipment.
• Assist passengers onto and debarking from vehicle and enforces and ensures adherence with city safety methods and policies;
• Operate a wheelchair lift and assist passengers with all required safety securements while showing sensitivity to their specific needs.
• Collect fares and punch transfer tickets. Complete daily log sheets of route times, passenger counts and fare types to provide statistical information on route usage.
• Maintain communication with the dispatcher using 2-way radios;
• Maintain scheduled route and trips as directed by dispatcher;
• Announce time and transfer points over bus intercom, as required by ADA
• Ensures safety of bus and passenger while on route;
• Communicate accidents and unusual occurrences; complete incident and accident report forms as necessary.
• Greet all passengers upon entry and exit;
• Perform physical and visual vehicle inspections daily reporting any defects;
• Clean interior and exterior; decorate vehicle according to type of festivity for identification of city and event(s).
• May need to work weekend and alternate schedule for special events, training, emergency operations, of extend service hours;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or ability to learn the streets, locations and addresses found within the City of Kingsport;
• Knowledge of the various bus/van schedules and routes provided to the public by the city;
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations of the City of Kingsport;
• Skill in performing routine preventative maintenance of the vehicle;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and friendly working relationships with members, the public and other city department personnel;
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic calculations;
• Must be able to communicate with passengers and write reports of activities.
• Ability to use and understand the workings of all onboard technology.

Education and Experience

High school graduate or high school equivalent required. Applicant must possess a valid Tennessee/Virginia Commercial Driver's License, class B, with the passenger (P) endorsements, or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment.