Job Title: Urban Micro Transit Bus Driver

Department: Urban Operations

Reports To: Assistant Director of Urban Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary:

$18.00/Hour (Part Time)

Revision Date: March 14, 2024

Effective Date: March 14, 2024

SUMMARY

This position serves selected work shifts to provide transportation services throughout Bell County's Urbanized Areas. Responsible for providing transportation services to all individuals, including persons with disabilities, in a safe and timely manner, and for properly operating and maintaining the transit vehicle assigned to him/her. Responsible for complying with all Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) policies and procedures and all funding source regulations and requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Must be able to follow a predetermined manifest while operating a micro transit bus or van.
2. Must be able to work any assigned shift (on an "on-call" or regularly scheduled basis).
3. Complies with all routing and scheduling directives.
4. Performs pre-operation safety inspections, requests servicing and repairs verbally and in writing as necessary. Maintains cleanliness and appearance of vehicle, both inside and out.
5. Maintains all required passenger and vehicle records.
6. Operates transit vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. Practices safety at all times in performance of required duties.
7. Operates other bus-related equipment to include wheelchair lifts, ramps, tablets, and two-way radio systems.
8. Assists customers who require special assistance and persons with disabilities as required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the securement of mobility aids and physically evacuates passengers in any emergency situation.
9. Provides information to the public regarding transportation services and transit policy.
10. Provides information to supervisor and dispatch regarding route problems or traffic changes.
11. Collects appropriate passenger fares.
12. Maintain an orderly and professional appearance workstation/vehicle.
13. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures for micro transit vehicles.
• Ability to safely operate HCTD vehicles.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of an operator on an emergency basis.
• Ability to successfully complete all operator training programs as required by HCTD, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, individuals, professionals, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the system.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are performed while sitting for long periods of time in a motor vehicle. Duties also require periodic standing to assist passengers. Employees may be exposed to road hazards related to adverse weather conditions or vehicular traffic. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties may be performed outside of normal working hours at varying hours of the day, including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk. Must have good hearing and sight, including good depth perception, color vision, close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, turn, walk, climb, crouch, stand, and kneel. Moderate bending and crouching may be required to assist passengers in boarding and exiting the transit vehicle. Must be physically capable of assisting passengers who use assistive walking devices, wheelchairs or other special equipment. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be willing and able to administer CPR and first aid.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License (CDL preferred but not required).
• Regular attendance and reliability are critical to business operations.
• Available and willing to work varying shifts, hours and days as assigned to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to drive fixed route vehicle, special transit vehicle, or passenger van.
• Have no more than one (1) moving violations in the past 12 months and no more than two (2) moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Driver's license cannot have been suspended or revoked within the previous three years.
• Must have reliable means of communication, i.e., home telephone, cellular phone.
• Public bus driving experience highly desirable.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is classified as safety-sensitive and is required to undergo and successfully pass pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing, criminal background check, driving record check, and Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination prior to appointment to position.

The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by HCTD as the needs of the HCTD and requirements of the job change.

Prepared by: Hill Country Transit District Human Resources Department

HR TRACKING POSITION REQUIREMENTS -

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION - PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST, INCLUDE IN RANDOM POOL? Y

RECORD DL# AND MAINTAIN UPDATED EXPIRATION DATE? Y

CDL REQUIRED? N

CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED? N

CPR AND 1ST AID TRAINING REQUIRED? Y

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TX DPS DRIVING RECORD CHECK, SEX OFFENDER CHECK, CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK, NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CHECK, AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK? Y

ANNUAL ON ANNIVERSARY DATE TX DPS DRIVING RECORD CHECK, SEX OFFENDER CHECK, CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK, NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CHECK, AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK ? Y

DEFENSIVE DRIVING REQUIRED? Y

TAP TRAINING UPON HIRE ONLY (NO ANNUAL TRAINING)? N

ANNUAL TRAINING FOR ASSISTING PASSENGERS REQUIRED? Y

WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT TRAINING REQUIRED? Y

DOT PHYSICAL REQUIRED? Y

NEW EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS REQUIRED DURING PROBATIONARY PERIOD WHEN HIRED FOR THIS POSITION? Y

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS (using revised On-Board evaluations form) REQUIRED? Y

MEDICAL TRANS PROGRAM TRAINING REQUIRED? Y

NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE CLASSIFICATION - VO

Hill Country Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer