Transportation Driver

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Transportation Driver Part Time Department on Aging, Augusta, KS, US 30 days ago Requisition ID: 1138 Salary Range: $16.67 To $23.33 Hourly Position Summary : Transports elderly, persons with disabilities and General Public Transportation riders from one location to another in the safest manner possible by means of the KDOT vans stationed at the Butler County Department on Aging. Applicant must have a neat appearance and a sincere desire to work with the general public, especially the elderly and people with disabilities. Employee must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. This position is included in the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) drug and alcohol testing program. Examples of Work (Essential Functions) : Transports elderly, persons with disabilities and general public riders in a safe and courteous manner; Changes destination routes as directed by TransportationCoordinator; Collects fares, logs on trip sheets, counts fares daily withCoordinator; Complies with countywide and department policies andprocedures; Follows county safety and operational rules andprocedures; Maintains daily tripsheets; Operates all job related machinery, equipment, tools and other aids asrequired, necessary, or needed in the performance of these jobfunctions; Performs daily pre-trip vehicleinspections; Writes reports in coherent, legiblemanner; Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required. Examples of Work (Marginal Functions) : None. Certificate, License : Valid commercial driver's license. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Required Education and/or Experience: One to three months related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D. and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position. Commercial driving experience. Preferred Education and/or Experience : Three to six months related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D. and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Abilities, Knowledge, Skills : Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnishedin written, oral, or diagramform; Ability to be highlyorganized; Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables instandardized situations; Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of communications; conveying detailedor important instructions and information to the generalpublic; Ability to load/unload and secure people in wheelchairs onto vehicles using different types oflifts; Ability to perform these operations using units of American money andweight measurement, volume, anddistance; Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, andmemos; Ability to write simplecorrespondence; Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employeesof theorganization; Ability to read and disseminate map and manifestinformation; Ability to read and interpret a map, speak clearly, hear accurately, andinteract courteously with the public; Ability to reliably and predictably carry outduties; Ability to use good judgment in emergencysituations; Ability to work with and communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively withpeople, both in person and by telephone; sensitivity to the needs of elderly and disabled persons; Knowledge of equipmentmaintenance; Knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of anaccident; Knowledge of safetyoperations; Knowledge of streets and roads in ButlerCounty; Knowledge of the demographics of the service area. Problem Solving : Limited problem solving exists in this position. Decision Making : Limited decision making exists in this position. Accountability : Employee is accountable for fares collected throughout work shift. Employee is responsible for daily pre-trip van inspections, trip records, safety of passengers, and the care of vans and related equipment. Employee is responsible for reporting real or suspected problems with vans and related equipment to Transportation Coordinator. Supervision : Employee does not have supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel. Personal Relationships : Continual contact with the general public and service providers; infrequent contact with other county employees. Working Conditions : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed less than one third of the time to conditions such moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 10 pounds does generally occur. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical activity in operating lift and securing riders in wheelchair tie-downs. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions, marginal functions, responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Notify Me