Driver (PT)

Hours of Operation: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., M-F, and 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday.
This position is responsible for driving public transit vehicles and transporting passengers to specific locations.
The expectation for this position is a minimum of 25 hours per week.

The starting pay rate for this position is $20.88 per hourQualifications include:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience;
• A valid Driver’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, and have an acceptable driving record;
• Successful completion of post-offer Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination and of previous employment verification and criminal background investigation; a post-offer drug and alcohol screen is also required. Must also continue to meet driver fitness standards, as determined by periodic DOT medical examination;
• Knowledge of the federal, state, and local requirements, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and standard practices of bus driving and of BMV traffic laws, defensive driving, and vehicle safety;
• Ability to operate a passenger bus, wheelchair lift, and computer;
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance measures connected with buses/vans;
• Knowledge of the Delaware County area including the ability to read maps and drive to unfamiliar areas;
• Ability to operate a bus in inclement weather conditions and to read and understand manifests in order to determine specific bus stops and instructions for transporting passengers; 
• Ability to work effectively with clients and customers, specifically elderly, disabled or medically fragile individuals who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function within a reasonable range of constructive behaviors; and of blood-borne pathogen procedures and of sanitation of bodily fluids; and
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including some holidays, early mornings, evenings, and possible occasional overtime.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Transporting passengers to various locations within Delaware County and for arranged special trips as necessary; and sometimes outside of the county based on passenger trip details;
• Communicating with dispatcher and/or following pre-arranged trip manifest to determine the need and location of passenger pick up and drop off sites;
• Assisting passengers including the elderly, disabled, and medically fragile customers both into and out of facilities and vehicles, as necessary; and securing, loading, and unloading wheelchairs for passengers as necessary;
• Cleaning interior of the vehicle as necessary and inspecting vehicles regularly for assessment of maintenance and repair needs; and 
• Performing duties in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and employer’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.

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