Transportation Division

40 hours per week, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Must be available between the hours of 5:45 am & 5:45 pm

Essential Functions

Position responsible for performing duties assigned by the Community Transit Supervisor to ensure that eligible county residents are picked up and transported to their destination in a safe, reliable and courteous manner. Position must be able to provide reasonable assistance to passengers to and from their destinations when requested by the passenger to do so; this includes but is not limited to pushing a wheelchair up and down ramps. Applicant must possess excellent reasoning skills, especially in emergency situations. Position must be able to work with individuals who might possess multiple disabilities. Position ensures that passengers requiring assistance at home or at a destination are met by staff or family members; if staff or family is not present notifies the office and waits for direction on what action to take in the individual situation. Position must provide assistance to passengers to access the vehicle and to exit the vehicle. Position checks messages for any additions or changes to their daily schedule. Position performs safety checks on the vehicles assigned daily, reports any malfunctions to the appropriate staff; enters appropriate information into electronic manifest. Position follows all safety instructions per the direction of the Community Transit Supervisor, Paratransit Manager, Director or Dispatcher. Position follows the route described on the vehicle manifest and alerts dispatch when the route is being delayed due to roadway issues or there are significant delays in keeping to the assigned schedule. When required, delivers hot and cold meals to the homebound. Position performs additional duties as assigned by Departmental Supervisors, Managers and Directors.

Essential Qualifications

CDL Class C or Class B w/passenger endorsement; requires retention of a valid Federal Motor Carrier/NJMVC approved Medical Examiner Certificate. Minimum one-year prior experience as a professional driver transporting senior citizens or persons with disabilities and/or public transit driver or school bus driver is required. Acceptable driving record as per County standards: no more than 6 current points; no DUI convictions within past 10 years; no reckless driving convictions within past 3 years; the county will investigate the circumstances of any fatal accident or revocation of driving privileges on record. No record of positive drug and/or alcohol from former employers in the past 3 years. Driver must be able to manually operate mobility device loading and securement systems. Driver must be able to tolerate changes in temperature given that transportation service is provided year-round during both extreme hot and cold weather conditions. Driver must have Knowledge of Somerset County roads, be able to read a map and follow directions to various local and regional destinations. Driver must be able to bend, stretch and manually tighten securement devices by hand to safely secure wheelchairs and other mobility devices in the tie down positions provided on the vehicles. Driver must be comfortable using an electronic tablet used to display daily vehicle manifests and GPS functionality to assist in client locations. This position has a Physical Strength Rating Assessment as per Dictionary of Titles as Medium work. The definition of Medium Work: (occasional lift up to 50 pounds, pull up to 64 pounds, and push up to 64 pounds). In order for a Mini Bus Driver to safely perform all required duties in an efficient manner, they must also be able to occasionally lift loads (maximum weight of 50 pounds) to 44 inches in height onto a shelving unit, occasionally place loads (below knee level) into storage area and walk community distances to deliver meals. Acceptance for employment contingent upon passing federally mandated pre-employment drug.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,376.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Required)
• Passenger Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: On the road