Transit Bus Driver Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direct supervision of the Dispatcher, the Transit Bus Driver is responsible for operating buses in a safe and efficient manner. The Transit Bus Driver is responsible for the safety and well-being of himself, his passengers, and all other people on the road.

Please also note, this job also requires weekend and holiday hours.

REPORTING POSITIONS

The Transit Bus Driver position reports to the Area Manager and/or Dispatcher.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in the field, operating the bus, regardless of weather conditions. The Driver is exposed to noise, fumes, and various road conditions. Travel may be involved to other locations out-of-town.

A Driver needs to have above average oral and written communication, customer service, and decision making skills. Drivers should have the ability to operate buses efficiently and adhere to strict timetables. A Driver must not be easily distracted or become easily frustrated with mechanical issues, passenger behaviors, traffic, or dispatch requests resulting in delays and scheduling changes.

Resource Management Systems, Inc. adheres to FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations and strictly enforces a Drug Free workplace including restrictions on some over-the-counter medications!

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

2. Experience: Previous bus driving experience is encouraged, but not required to be considered for employment. Two-week training on the job is required before operating a bus without supervision. Further training, license, and certifications are required to operate a bus and maintain employment with RMS, Inc. Basic computer knowledge is helpful and will be necessary for this position.

3. Certifications: Drivers will be required to possess a driver's license, or CDL with passenger endorsement upon date of hire. CTAA PASS Driver Certification and Hands-on wheelchair training. Defensive Driving Training Certification, and CPR/First Aid Certification. All certifications will be given by RMS, Inc within the two weeks of training.

4. Equipment: Drivers will operate vans, and cutaway buses, wheel chairlifts, two-way radios, MDT computers, and other equipment as necessary.

5. Safety Standards & Practices: All drivers will be required to acquire through knowledge if safety standards and practices for operating RMS, Inc. vehicles involved in job tasks. Driver must continuously learn and implement all new procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to safety within the organization.

6. Communication: All drivers must have the ability to effectively use oral and written communication in performing duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for a driver position, and individual must meet the following standards and be able to perform the essential functions and activities of the position. Drivers are required to perform wheelchair securements.

The essential physical activities for Driver position involve the following: balancing, pushing, standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and operating a bus. An individual in this position will be required to push weight from 5lbs and above.

The environmental conditions an individual in this position may exposed to include indoor conditions and extreme outdoor weather conditions.

The essential sensory and communicative activities include feeling, seeing, speaking, hearing, touching, and smelling.

JOB DUTY OUTLINE

The following tasks are representative and not to be considered all inclusive.

1. Provide safe and efficient transportation for the passengers of RMS, Inc. (City of Americus, Baker, Ben Hill, Calhoun, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Early, Macon, Miller, Mitchell, Peach, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, and Wilcox)

a. Operate the buses on scheduled times.

b. Pick up passengers on dispatched request for transportation.

c. Operate the buses on scheduled activities i.e., out of town routes, medical trips.

d. Respond to medical emergencies and injuries to passengers in a manner consistent with training and RMS, Inc. policies and Procedures.

2. Maintain buses and vans

a. Conduct a thorough pre-trip & post-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to and at the end of operation daily.

i. Check for vehicle damage

ii. Monitor oil change requirements

iii. Report all issues to supervisor

iv. All reports to maintenance must be detailed and thorough with complete explanations.

v. Fuel buses at the end of each shift and throughout the day as necessary vi. Clean inside of bus at the end of daily operation.

3. Services, responsibility to passengers and citizens

a. Courteous and respectful behavior

b. Responsive to passenger request

c. Safe, cost-effective use of RMS, Inc. resources

4. Create and maintain supportive work environment

a. Treat other employees with respect

b. Promote a positive work environment

c. Attend regular quarterly meetings as scheduled

d. Maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance

i. Wear prescribed apparel with no holes and RMS, Inc. provided uniform tops ii. Closed toe shoes are required

e. Maintain necessary records

i. Appropriate use of timeclock (using cell phone)

ii. Pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets

iii. Turning public money as scheduled (sealed envelope)

iv. Maintaining Medicaid signature logs daily

f. Required training and certifications to obtain after employment

i. Defensive Driving

ii. CPR/First Aid

iii. Pass Training (computer)

iv. Pass Hands ON Training/wheelchair securement (provided by instructor) v. Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training.

vi. Clean MVR and Criminal background check (annually)

vii. Maltreatment Awareness check (Annually)

5. The physical and mental requirement are of the upmost importance to ensure safe passenger transport and care

a. Physical: The driver position requires lifting, and guiding wheelchair passengers onto the wheelchair lift and properly securing the tie-downs for wheelchairs. In addition, drivers must assist any passenger with special needs in boarding and exiting the vehicles. This work requires drivers to bend, stoop, crouch, physically push and pull clients. In the event of an accident, Drivers are responsible for safely removing the passengers on board the bus.

b. Mental: Drivers are expected to be mentally stable and prepared for any situation that may arise while they are transporting passengers. Drivers are encouraged to think before they act and apply training, knowledge, and organizational policies and procedures.

RMS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer