Location: Kearney Buffalo County

Position Summary: RYDE Transit Drivers offer safe and timely curbside pick-up and delivery of riders. 

Responsibilities:  

• Safe and defensive operation of transit vehicles.
• Adherence to all laws governing the operations of motor vehicles in the state of Nebraska.
• Safety of all passengers: enforcement of the use all policies pertaining to the safe and efficient operations of transit vehicles.
• Customer service agent for the agency.

Tasks and Duties:

• Operate vehicles in transit service, within and between cities.
• Provide safe transportation for the general public.
• Provide short term and long term preventative maintenance and service including, but not limited to: checking and filling fluids, performing pre and post trip inspections as directed and cleaning, as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit in a timely fashion, reports as needed by various agency departments.

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license. CDL not required.
• Good driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screen.
• Must pass pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and lift.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task.
• Promote a positive and enthusiastic image.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public as well as with other agency employees. 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Schedule/Hours: Looking for part-time and substitute drivers. Part time hours would be 10 hours per week and substitutes are on call, as needed. All hours are Monday – Friday.

Pay Rate: $14.50 per hour. 

For more information call (308) 865-5677 and ask for Charles.