POSITION: MINI BUS DRIVER

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mini Bus drivers are responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation services for customers using MTA transportation. They also perform other service-related duties as required.

SUPERVISED BY: SERVICE CENTER MANAGERS

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate assigned vehicle in a safe, courteous and timely manner, with the goal of satisfied and loyal customers
• Service vehicle as required by standards of job assignment
• Read, interpret and follow work assignment instructions; deviate from these instructions only as agreed to by Team Leader, and maintain required schedule of MTA
• Insure vehicle cleanliness
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspection
• Operate lift and/or ramp-equipped vehicles
• Board, secure (as required by MTA procedures) and discharge passengers in safe and efficient manner; must have concern and consideration for handling of the elderly and mobility handicapped
• Collect passenger ridership and farebox revenue data as prescribed by MTA procedures
• Operate communications equipment according to prescribed FCC and MTA rules and regulations
• Perform other duties assigned

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Great customer service skills
• A valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record, as well as the ability to obtain a Chauffeur license
• Knowledge of traffic codes, rules, and regulations. Must have the ability to operate vehicles in a safe manner in full compliance with local and State traffic laws and ordinances.
• Knowledgeable of geography of City of Flint and Genesee County
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen, criminal and reference checks
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a Team Environment
• Be courteous, considerate and dependable while in service

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Maintain continuous professional attitude, appearance and conduct at all times
• Maintain continuous awareness and concern for the safety and well-being of every passenger
• Maintain constant care in the use of all Mass Transportation Authority equipment and report all defects as they are found
• Services vehicle and other equipment as required by MTA procedures
• Maintain sound judgement in determining and reporting all pull-offs, incidents or accidents and equipment defects
• Adhere to required radio courtesy and procedures
• Wear and maintain prescribed MTA Operator’s uniform; maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance at all times
• Comply with all Mass Transportation Authority rules and regulations and contractual requirements
• Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner
• Ability to operate lift or ramp-equipped vehicles
• Maintain an excellent driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reaching with arms and hands, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements are distant, close-up, peripheral and depth perception. Ability to focus.
• Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid conditions. Some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts.
• Ability to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA.

WAGE RATES:

Training: $15.00 per hour, full time training

Substitute: $20.02 per hour, No benefits

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:

Please apply online at mtaflint.org. MTA is an equal opportunity employer!