Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving
About the job
Requirements
A current driver's license in good standing for the state of residency is required.
The employee must be able to obtain and keep a current Medical Examiner's Certificate when required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49).
The employee must be insurable by SoCoCAA's insurance carrier and have a good driving record.
The employee must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal history background checks.
The employee must be able to relate to and work well with associates and the public; work references are required.
The employee must have, or be able to obtain within three months, current CPR and First Aid certification and remain current thereafter.
Responsibilities
Operate the transit vehicle on a fixed route, adhere to published times, and comply with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws.
Perform demand-response trips to accommodate special needs and assist special-needs customers onto the vehicle.
Record mileage, riders, rider characteristics, and fuel purchases daily, and gather and maintain all information required by the transit program.
Begin routes on time, follow the appropriate schedule, provide reliable service, and enforce rules related to safe transit operation.
Inspect the vehicle before beginning and at the end of each shift, complete required inspection forms, and sign off.
Comply with federal, state, and SoCoCAA random drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures.
Maintain the cleanliness of the transit vehicle, including washing the bus, removing trash, picking up safety belts, sweeping, and cleaning windows.
Learn the transit schedule and service area, including activities and events, to answer customer inquiries courteously and patiently.
Maintain a neat, clean appearance and deal effectively and courteously with the public; promote passenger awareness of Road Runner Transit services and changes.
Assist disabled passengers as required by SoCoCAA transit policies.
Sit for long periods while on duty.
Perform simple maintenance of bus stops as needed, including delivering bus route schedules and shoveling snow.
Promote Road Runner Transit and the local community using diplomacy and tact.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A Commercial Driver's License, P2 endorsement, and air brakes are a plus.
Preference may be given to qualifying local applicants familiar with the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and surrounding Ignacio/Bayfield communities.
Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
RATE: $19.29/HOUR
FULL TIME
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Operates the Road Runner Transit vehicle in a safe professional manner to provide dependable, friendly public transportation.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
These are the most significant performance factors involved with this position and they will be the principal factors on which the employee will be evaluated:
Operate Transit vehicle on a fixed route, adhering to published times and in accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws.
Duties include demand response trips to accommodate special needs; be willing to assist special needs customers onto the vehicle.
Record mileage, riders, rider characteristics, and fuel purchases daily; gather and maintain all information as required by the Transit program.
Begins routes on time and follow appropriate schedule; provide reliable, expert service and enforce rules related to safe transit operation.
Inspect vehicle prior to beginning of each shift and at end of the shift; complete and maintain required information on appropriate inspection forms and sign-off.
Is subject to federal, state, and SoCoCAA random drug and alcohol testing policy and procedures.
Maintains cleanliness of transit vehicle, including but not limited to bus washing, keeping trash cleaned out of bus, picking-up safety belts off floor, sweeping, and cleaning windows.
Become knowledgeable of the transit schedule and the area, including activities and events, in order to answer customer inquiries in a courteous and patient manner at all times.
Maintain a neat, clean appearance and be able to deal effectively and courteously with the general public. Maintain friendliness with passengers and be able to increase their knowledge of Road Runner Transit services and changes.
Assist all disabled passengers as required by SoCoCAA transit policies.
Ability to sit for long periods of time while on duty.
Ability to perform simple maintenance of bus stops, as needed: deliver bus route schedules, shovel snow, etc.
Ability to positively promote the Road Runner and the local community using diplomacy and tact.
Willingly perform other related job duties as assigned by supervisor.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Sick leave
Annual Leave
401K
Dental, vision, medical after 3 months of full time employment
Employee Life Insurance
Employee AD&D
Employee LTD
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Must have current driver’s license in good standing, for state of residency.
Commercial Driver's License, P2 Endorsement with Air Brakes a plus.
Must be able to obtain and keep Current a Medical Examiner’s Certificate when required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49).
Must be insurable by SoCoCAA’s insurance carrier, good driving record required.
Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen; must pass criminal history background checks.
Must be able to relate to and work well with associates and the public; work references will be required.
Must have, or within 3 months, be able to obtain CPR and 1st Aid certification and remain current thereafter.
Preference may be given to qualifying local applicants familiar with the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the surrounding Ignacio/Bayfield communities.