Van Operator

Benefits

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Receive a competitive salary
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement eligible medical, prescription, health reimbursement account (HRA) subsidy, wellness and life insurance benefits
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually - plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, short-term disability, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, tuition reimbursement and student loan payment 401k match programs
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Save with discounted cell phone plans
• Receive a tool and uniform allowance

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

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.
• 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:

Full Time

Education:

High school or equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)