RYDE Driver

Position: RYDE Transit Driver

Location: Kearney Buffalo County

Position Summary: RYDE Transit Drivers offer safe and timely curbside pick-up and delivery of riders.

Responsibilities:

• Safe and defensive operation of transit vehicles.

• Adherence to all laws governing the operations of motor vehicles in the state of Nebraska.

• Safety of all passengers: enforcement of all policies pertaining to the safe and efficient operations of transit vehicles.

• Customer service agent for the agency.

Tasks and Duties:

• Operate vehicles in transit service, within and between cities.

• Provide safe transportation for the general public.

• Provide short term and long term preventative maintenance and service including, but not limited to: checking and filling fluids, performing pre and post trip inspections as directed and cleaning, as needed.

• Prepare, maintain, and submit in a timely fashion, reports as needed by various agency departments.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license. CDL not required.

• Excellent driving record.

• Must pass a pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screen.

• Must pass pre-employment and annual background checks.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and lift.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task.

• Promote a positive and enthusiastic image.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public as well as with other agency employees.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

Schedule/Hours: Looking for substitute drivers. Substitutes as needed to cover vacations and Illnesses. All hours are Monday – Friday, 6am to 6pm.

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour. Benefits are not available for this position.

For more information call (308) 865-5677 and ask for Charles or Mitch.

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