What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Bus Driver position at Marion Senior Services?
It's about PRIDE- in being a part of something meaningful and significant. If you can answer yes to the following, you need to apply at Marion Senior Services/Marion Transit:
- I am honest and can always be trusted
- I am hardworking and reliable
- I have a positive attitude and try to make a difference in the lives of others
- I am friendly and love to smile
- I am caring and kind
- I am a true team player and respect my teammates
- I love helping others
Are you the type of person who loves to help others? Then you should work for Marion Senior Services/Marion Transit!
This position is FULL-TIME, 40 hours a week, Monday thru Friday, Hours can range from 5:00am - 6:30pm depending on our clients appointment schedules. Flexibility is a must. The pay rate is $15.00 per hour
Must have a safe driving record and be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check in accordance with Department of Elder Affairs requirements. Must be able to successfully pass a DOT Physical and Drug Screening.
The Paratransit Bus Driver is responsible for tasks relating to safe client transportation to and from homes, doctor’s offices, clinics, shopping facilities etc. when they qualify for services under certain programs for the transportation challenged residents of Marion County.
Essential Job Duties
- Daily pre-operation maintenance check as specified on daily driver’s checklist
- Daily contact with clients transporting them to their destinations.
- Adhere to a schedule and follow a time frame to make scheduled stops
- Always be alert and focused on the driving task to ensure the safety of our clients.
- Must be informed and familiar with traffic patterns in the city and surrounding county
- Must show courtesy and a polite demeanor to all customers
- Assist clients multiple times daily, as they enter and exit the vehicle whether ambulatory or by wheelchair. We are a Door-to-door Service
- Responsible for refueling and cleaning of vehicle
- Observe all traffic laws, rules and regulations
Essential Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass the DOT Physical Requirements and DOT Drug Screening
- Clean driving record that meets company’s insurance standards
- Excellent Customer Service skills and experience interacting with the public
- Be familiar with the Marion County Address System and able to locate addresses using maps and/or GPS
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
Physical Requirements
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.
- Walking, standing, sitting, stooping.
- Requires normal range of hearing, vision, verbal communication and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift, push and pull wheelchairs when going over obstructions, up wheelchair ramps, and through uneven terrain and sand with wheelchair clients
- Ability to enter and exit the bus via steps, 25 or more times per day assisting clients
- WE ARE A DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE SO ABILITY TO PHYSICALLY ASSIST CLIENTS IS A MUST!
Work Environment
- Bus and/or van carrying passengers
- Travel to designated locations as needed
MSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. MSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate. MSS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSS encourages applicants of all ages. All applicants are subject to Background screening and Drug Screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 403 (b) Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15