Transit Driver

Job Duties

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 2:30pm - 6:00pm (part-time)

Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 6:00pm (full-time)

Job Summary:

To provide safe, courteous, and dependable transportation to the general public, including children, youth, adults, and seniors. Some transit customers may have physical and/or mental disabilities. A transit driver operates under the supervision of a manager but is generally required to work independently. Work is performed primarily in a transit vehicle under normal driving conditions. Occasionally, a transit driver may encounter inclement weather.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Operates elevator-equipped transit vehicles in all types of weather conditions and in various driving environments including cities, highways, and rural areas.

Performs pre-trip and post-trip procedures including vehicle inspections; reports problems.

Cleans inside/outside of transit vehicles and garage work areas.

Provides passenger assistance between the transit vehicle and the outermost door/entryway.

Secures passenger wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and other items in the transit vehicles.

Utilizes electronic tablets to track ride information; manually records some information on paper manifests.

Completes vehicle inspection forms, daily checklists, and other paperwork.

Collects cash fares; sells tokens on transit vehicles.

Complies with all local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations.

Meets and maintains all commercial driver qualifications and certification requirements set forth by all federal and state government entities.

Conducts business in a professional, courteous manner with all contacts including but not limited to customers, co-workers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Required

0

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$30.60 - $30.60 / Hourly

Postal Code

55313

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

11296

Job Benefits

Employee Assistance Program, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, PERA Pension