Driver (Part-Time)

Job Title: Transit Driver

Reports To: Co-Executive Director

Location: Milbank and Grant County

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Co-Executive Directors in the Watertown and Sisseton office, the Transit Driver is responsible for driving the buses to transport passengers over specified routes in the town of Milbank and Grant County, according to an established time schedule. *CDL NOT REQUIRED*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

Drive bus on scheduled routes to transport the public

Perform pre-trip inspection checks to ensure all functions of the bus are accurately operating to ensure compliance with regulatory safety precautions

Perform routine and operational maintenance on the bus and report to proper personnel all routine maintenance and repairs including needed oil changes, tire repairs and changes, physical damage to vehicles, flushes, etc.

Comply with all traffic regulations and report any accidents

Keep interior and exterior of vehicles clean

Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort

Communicate with dispatcher as to delays and/or problems with passenger pick up

Keep bus fueled

Assist passengers in boarding(s) and with packages as necessary

Collect donations or fares, count and submit to office

Project a positive image to the public and provide exceptional customer service skills speaking in a friendly and professional manner

Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies

Submit daily time sheets and complete daily and monthly bus reports

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

Do not smoke on or near the bus and do not allow others to do so either

Attend meetings, trainings, or seminars as requested

Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies

Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safe driving record

Demonstrated ability to drive all transit vehicles in a safe manner

Maintain good personal hygiene at all times and wear the uniforms provided

Ability to operate a variety of communication equipment, including two-way radio, mobile telephone and computer mobile dispatch, and scheduling transit system

Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide using numbers

Effective in communication with Transit staff and the public

Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform detailed but uninvolved written and verbal instructions

Ability to work with and get along with a variety of people and personalities by being courteous, respectful and helpful

Ability to be punctual

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Ability to complete reports by writing and adding numbers

Ability to carry out verbal instructions

A reliable employment history demonstrating punctuality and good attendance

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND EXAMINATIONS:

Valid South Dakota Driver’s License

Federal regulations require pre-employment, reasonable, suspicious, random, post-accident and return to duty and return to duty drug and alcohol testing

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Maintain current training and certifications as deemed necessary for transit operations including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, PASS (wheelchair lift) training for ramp, lift and securement, passenger sensitivity, defensive driving, fire safety and evacuation training, etc.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical stamina to lift, carry, pull, push, stoop and/or otherwise move when transporting individuals and using other equipment. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.

Ability to push and pull wheelchairs for challenged passengers

Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Drive in extreme and fluctuating outside weather and road conditions

*Community Transit of Watertown-Sisseton, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*