CDL / Transit Bus Driver
About The Position
St. James Parish Government is hiring CDL/Transit Bus Drivers for the Department of Human Services/Elderly Services. JOB FUNCTION: The Driver will be responsible for carrying out the transportation phase of the program. Responsibilities include operating St. James Parish Transit vehicles throughout the parish on a scheduled basis and as demand response to assure smooth coordination of public transportation in St. James Parish. This position is classified as essential during declared emergencies or natural disasters and non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These examples are intended only as illustration of the various types of work performed in this position. Absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Requirements
- High School diploma or general education diploma (GED).
- Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License (class "E" or "D") and have an acceptable driving record.
- Must meet necessary vehicle and CDL (Commercial Driver's License) or Chauffeur's licensing and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conveyance for all public transportation needs including but not limited to life sustaining such as doctor offices, hospitals, and for non-emergency situations, resources such as food stamps, public assistance, Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, and for the purpose of conducting necessary household matters such as purchasing food, clothing, prescription drugs, and paying bills
- Make sure passengers are properly seated before moving the vehicle
- Keep accurate records of services rendered to all passengers
- Report o office for assignment when no vehicle is available
- Ensure passenger information sheet is filled on each vehicle used
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicles on a weekly basis
- Accomplish pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicles daily
- Be familiar with all department policies and regulations and functions within their framework
- Attend staff meetings and council meetings when required
- Become familiar with all safety and emergency techniques and apply it when and if the need arises
- Perform special and related duties or assignments as requested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
