What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Transportation Driver, Full or Part-Time position at Rainbow Rider?
If you're looking for a rewarding job where you can give back to the community, a flexible schedule, paid time off, a fun and relaxed atmosphere and great colleagues, look no further! We are looking for full and part-time drivers that will work one to four, 10-hour shifts per week. This driver will be trained in multiple service areas. Part-time drivers earn PTO!
Rainbow Rider Drivers provide safe, customer service-oriented transportation to all passengers. Drivers are required to possess a valid Class C license with Passenger Endorsement, however, only the permit is required upon hire. Rainbow Rider will provide all new hires paid training and the use of our bus for the behind-the-wheel testing.
Essential Job Functions:
- Be capable of safely driving a public transit vehicle.
- Communicate clearly, effectively and completely in a way that makes passengers feel valued and appreciated.
- Demonstrate knowledge of streets, highways, retail centers, medical clinics and hospitals, cities, towns and counties in the Rainbow Rider service area.
- Demonstrate ability to read a map.
- Thorough knowledge of the Rainbow Rider program including the services, routes, schedules, fare structures and policies and procedures.
- Pass training courses on safety, defensive driving, lift operations, Rainbow Rider operations policy manual and passenger assistance.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform preventive maintenance checks.
- Maintain transportation vehicles, including fueling, cleaning and general maintenance.
- Capable of operating the lift and tie-down equipment. Must be capable of operating the lift manually.
- Capable of using safety equipment, and the two-way radio equipment according to standard radio protocols.
- Demonstrate ability to accurately maintain a driver’s route and schedule log.
- Maintain simple records and reports including time records, driver manifests, Accident/incident reports and pre- and post-inspection reports.
- Familiarity and compliance with Rainbow Rider policies and procedures on the use of the telephone, two-way radio equipment and mobile data terminals.
- Clean bus interior daily, exterior as appropriate.
- Be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, carry up to three (3) packages and otherwise provide assistance to passengers.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- driving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21