Transit Driver

Job Description

Job Description

This is an opening for a part time, daytime hours driver for MuscaBus, the City's local public transportation system. Wage rate is $20.64/hour. Ability to work a varied schedule is required.

• Must have a High School Diploma
• Experience in high volume telephone or radio operations, or and equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good working knowledge of the geography of Muscatine, including the location of streets and key civic, retail, and medical locations served by MuscaBus.
• Strong customer service and verbal skills.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain or possession of a Commercial Driver's license with a passenger endorsement. Current possession of CDL is preferred.
• Ability to maintain the license throughout period of employment. Must be insurable by City's insurance carrier.

MuscaBus provides public transit services with both route and paratransit services. We are looking for an individual who enjoys driving, has a safe driving history and loves providing great customer service to fill an opening in our night time ride program.

The job consists of operating public transit vehicle, picking up passengers at times and locations designated on daily schedule and delivering them safely and on time to their destination. Also responsible to collect fares from passengers and account for money received. Assists passengers as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Class C CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Ability to work daytime hours up to 20 per week
• Graduation from high school, some experience in public contact work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
• Knowledge of the City street system.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in vehicular operation.
• Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of a bus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and courteous manner.
• Ability to work with the general public.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and physical following job offer.

Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.