What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Driver position at NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION?
NEICAC's EARL Public Transit serves the five counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek in Northeast Iowa. We are currently seeking drivers!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, other duties may be assigned:
Agency Specific:
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times
- Must always represent NEICAC in a positive and professional manner
- Must attend training as requested to demonstrate a continued effort to grow professionally
- Adhere to all policies as an employee of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation
- Attend all agency wide trainings
- Must travel extensively within assigned area and occasionally out of service area
- Establish a collaborative and communicative relationship with co-workers
- Must be punctual and dependable in completing assignments, meeting report deadlines; daily attendance is essential
Program Specific:
- Ensure the operation of the transit vehicle is conducted safely and efficiently at all times.
- Pick up and drop off passengers, as assigned, giving assistance as needed following Transit policy. Assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle and ensure propre securement of wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Secure passengers’ wheelchairs or mobility aid to restraining devices to stabilize them during the trip.
- Follow curb to curb or door-to-door policy as trained.
- Responsible for the proper maintenance of the vehicle, which includes ensuring that its interior and exterior meet agency standards, refueling as necessary, and promptly reporting any accidents, theft, or damage to the Transit Program.
- Accurately handle monetary fares following NEICAC fiscal procedures.
- Interact with and utilize an in-vehicle computer.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the provided checklist; adhere to agency procedures for identifying and reporting any repair and maintenance requirements.
- Obey all local, state, and federal motor vehicle regulations.
- Maintain contact with Transit office through proper use of cell phone, in-vehicle computer, and/or land line phone.
- Report all incidents and accidents to Transit office immediately.
- Complete and submit all required Transit paperwork to the Transit office within specified timeframes.
- Must be able to communicate accurately and professionally with clients and other employees.
- Must be able to relate in a courteous and professional manner to families and agencies requesting transit services.