Part-time Transit Driver

Job Description

Job Description

With over 50 years of operation in Pickaway County, Ohio, PICCA has been helping to empower people to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. PICCA's success in delivering excellent service to the community that we serve is credited fully to our greatest asset - our employees. PICCA understands the importance of a committed team, and strives to provide an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and growth.

PICCA employees have a passion for helping our community and go above and beyond to ensure that their clients' needs are being met in every facet possible. At PICCA, we work together to provide wrap-around service to our clients. We believe that a smiling face and a little kindness can go a long way!

Job Summary:

To provide transportation services to individuals and groups, and to complete and maintain the necessary documentation as required by the program

Essential Functions:

• Operate vehicles (car, van, bus) to transport customers safely throughout Pickaway County and surrounding counties.
• Provide courteous, professional treatment to clients and ensure the comfort of all the passengers while receiving services.
• Assist customers in and out of vehicles, carry packages when necessary, and assist with steps if necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicles and notify the appropriate person(s) of maintenance and repair needs.
• Act as a courier for the agency as a whole when needed and available.
• Maintain accurate trip sheets and records and turn them in daily to the dispatcher.
• Maintain professional conversation and follow radio protocol.
• Notify the PICCA Dispatch Office immediately of all accidents and/or incidents with or without injuries and/or property damage, as instructed in the Driver Handbook. Contact all necessary entities/persons, as dictated in the Driver Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to be insured under agency policy.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and licenses required by the program
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug screen
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check
• Must be able to successfully complete a health physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Driving experience with public transportation system is preferred, with prior experience in a transportation field managing the logistical operations of one or more programs
• High-school diploma or equivalency