What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver (part-time) position at Delaware County Transit?
Overview
Individual is responsible for driving public transit vans and buses, and transports passengers to specific locations in Delaware and adjacent counties. Hours are 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and alternating Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Job Standards
High School Diploma or GED.
Work consists of moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and operations following established laws and procedures. Individual understands work processes, methods and use of equipment.
Licensure and Certification Requirements
A. Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
B. Successful completion of previous employment verification and criminal background Investigation.
C. Successful completion of post-offer Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination, including drug and alcohol screen. In addition, the employee must continue to meet driver fitness standards, as determined by the Job Essential Functions.
Essential Job Functions
- Transports passengers to various locations within Delaware County and adjacent counties;
- Transports passengers to other various locations for arranged special trips as necessary;
- Communicates with dispatcher and/or follows pre-arranged trip manifest to determine need and location of passenger pick up and drop off sites;
- Assists passengers including the elderly, disabled, and medically fragile passenger both into and out of facilities and vehicles, as necessary;
- Secures, loads and unloads wheel chairs for passengers as necessary;
- Cleans exterior and interior of vehicle, as necessary;
- Completes driver’s manifest and trip verification records daily;
- Inspects vehicles regularly for assessment of maintenance and repair needs; and
- Performs minor vehicle maintenance as necessary including topping off fluids, changing light bulbs, etc.; and
- Determines need and communicates with DCT staff for preventative maintenance or repair of transit vehicles and equipment and delivers vehicle for maintenance repair, as necessary.
- Performs duties in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and employer’s policies, procedures, and guidelines. Successfully completes initial training program and retraining programs and classes as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Pay: $20.88 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21