Para-Transit Driver

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None. 

SUMMARY 

Transports the public, which includes seniors and developmentally disabled passengers driving an appropriately sized vehicle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures all passengers are properly secured.

Operates wheelchair lift properly for loading and unloading.

Ensures all wheelchair equipment is stored properly prior to movement of vehicle. 

Operates vehicle in all-weather and terrain conditions for field trips and other related travel as required.

Fosters and maintains good rapport with passengers, centers, care providers and staff.

Attends mandatory required training and various meetings.

Safely transports passengers from designated pick-up and drop-off locations.

Uses two-way radio.

Responsible for maintaining a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies. 

Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.

Collects accident information in the event of minor accidents.

Performs, documents and submits daily vehicle condition reports.

Reads, interprets and follow maps.

Performs arithmetic calculations.

Completes reports as required.

Travels for business as required.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. 

Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Commercial A or B with passenger endorsement (P) is required.
• Six months of experience is preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to obtain and maintain relevant certification(s) within 30 days of hire.

Possess and maintain a valid commercial A or B license with passenger endorsement (P).

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance in compliance with state law, and meet the organization’s insurance requirements for operating organization vehicles.

Pass required background investigation including medical examination, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. May require TB clearance and child abuse index.

CPR and First Aid training required within six months of hire.

Pass required drug and alcohol testing prior to employment; will be subject to continual drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

REV. 08/22/2023