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Van Operator - Part-Time
Part Time 21.63 - 21.63 (Hourly)Benefits
- $5,000 BSD paid Basic Life Insurance (after 1 year of service)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays (4 hrs per holiday)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bright Horizons (Backup Child/Elder Care options)
- Payroll deducted Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Daily (if interested via DailyPay)
- Funeral Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
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Job Summary
Metro Van Operators do far more than simply drive our customers to their destinations; they care for a community of passengers, from greeting to goodbye, assuring they feel welcome and safe. If you have a talent for connecting with people, enjoy working with the disabled community and individuals with special needs, and want a career you can take pride in—climb in the driver’s seat as a Metro Van Operator, and take your future to new and fulfilling places.
Job Responsibilities
- Drive van to transport passengers over varying routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule; by operating the van skillfully and safely.
- Work up to 28 hours per week, maximum
- Inspect the van before every trip, which includes monitoring and adjusting vehicle gauges and controls.
- Answer questions regarding service, fares, and etc.; including greeting passengers.
- Maintain good relations with the general public, particularly the elderly and disabled.
- Direct and control passengers, when needed.
- Assist disabled and elderly passengers on/off the van, if needed.
- Evacuate passengers in case of an emergency.
- Operating a wheelchair lift and hand radio.
- Secure child seats for small children.
- Issue transfers and short-fare receipts.
- Complete cash tickets, collecting fares, and counting tickets.
- Deposit moneybag in vault.
- Record passenger data, fares, and vehicle statistics.
- Read street map guide, time schedule, street signs, traffic signs, instructions and passes.
- Write accident reports, incident reports and daily reports on passengers, fares and vehicle statistics.
- Develop most efficient routes between points; reports vehicular delays and/or accidents.
- Follow written and oral instructions completely.
- Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- At least 18 years of age and physically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Possess a valid driver's license and ability to obtain an appropriate chauffeur's license.
- At least 2 years of personal driving experience (does not have to be work related)
- Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions required for this position.
Qualified applicants must pass the pre-screen process, which includes, a personal interview, background check, and pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen, and Essential Functions testing.
A DOT physical exam and drug test is required and is available at no cost to you. Successful candidates must receive the required Department of Transportation (DOT) card.
Compensation:
21.63 - 21.63 (Hourly)
Employment Type:
Part Time
Education:
High school or equivalent
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)