Cumberland Bus Cleaner / Paratransit Driver (Non CDL) Full time

rabbittransit•Carlisle, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a job with a purpose that makes a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy cleaning and driving? Rewarding Driver opportunity serving elderly, disabled, as well as cleaning our vehicles, with a stable employer who values and appreciates you! This position is responsible for operating a van/bus to transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner according to the daily manifest. The driver is responsible for driving defensively and reacting to emergency situations to ensure the safety of the passengers and the safety of the general public. Work includes completion of vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate records, assisting passengers as required including wheelchair securements, receiving and accounting for fares, radio communications, following emergency procedures, and other activities as assigned by the Site Manager/Site Manager II. The operator is responsible for meeting all requirements for attendance, policy and safety emergency response situations. Available for forms of transportation systems as needed (if applicable to that division). In addition, this position is also responsible for performing general servicing of vehicles and facilities that include general and detail cleaning, shuttling, and fueling vehicles in accordance with the Maintenance Plan and other Authority procedures.

Requirements

Must possess valid regular Driver's License.
Minimum of 21 years of age with additional criteria.
Acceptable driving record and background verification in accordance with SRTA standards.
Must possess valid motor vehicle operator's license that is not under suspension or revocation.
Must meet hiring qualifications.
Ability to apply critical thinking and common sense understanding to carry out transportation services.
Ability to keep mentally alert and maintain concentration.
Knowledge of safe driving practices and demonstrated ability to operate and drive transit vehicles in a safe manner.
Ability to understand and adhere to Authority rules, procedures, directions, funding guidelines, DOT regulations and PA traffic regulations.
Ability to use and proficiently operate a computerized software program.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to deal courteously, sensitively, and effectively with the public.
Adherence to regulations; harassment/discrimination policy/guidelines.
Ability to operate communication and other designated automated equipment.
Ability to manage one's own time and to follow a schedule to meet deadlines.
Ability to actively listen, communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions that are given in English.
Ability to complete records.
Ability to work with diverse customers.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to US DOT Drug and Alcohol pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Prefer High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Prefer job related experience.
Must possess a valid DOT medical card. (Will send for such if given a contingent offer.)

Responsibilities

Operating a van/bus to transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner according to the daily manifest.
Driving defensively and reacting to emergency situations to ensure the safety of the passengers and the safety of the general public.
Completion of vehicle inspections.
Maintaining accurate records.
Assisting passengers as required including wheelchair securements.
Receiving and accounting for fares.
Radio communications.
Following emergency procedures.
Meeting all requirements for attendance, policy and safety emergency response situations.
Performing general servicing of vehicles and facilities.
General and detail cleaning of vehicles and facilities.
Shuttling vehicles.
Fueling vehicles.