Driver - Lewistown, MO.
About The Position
OATS Transit is a nonprofit transportation provider serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the rural general public in Missouri. Drivers are assigned to a mini-van, Ford Transit, or wide-body bus. This is a non-exempt, hourly, variable-hour position. Drivers provide respectful, courteous assistance to riders, including helping them on and off the vehicle and securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices. They maintain their assigned vehicle and equipment, perform vehicle inspections, use an in-vehicle tablet to manage trip information and validate pick-up and drop-off times, complete paperwork, attend paid training, and comply with applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 23 years old.
- Must hold a Class E or CDL license with no more than 4 points assessed.
- Must pass a U.S. DOT physical and road test.
- Must pass drug screening and undergo random drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be bondable.
- Must be able to lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to perform physical activities including sitting, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
- Must have a proactive, helpful, can-do attitude and flexibility to adjust to different schedules and routes.
- Must be neat, organized, and able to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Computer experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Treat riders with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
- Assist riders on and off the bus.
- Safely secure wheelchairs and other mobility devices and follow applicable procedures.
- Maintain the condition and cleanliness of the assigned OATS vehicle and equipment.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report repair issues.
- Use an in-vehicle tablet to receive trip information and updates and validate pick-up and drop-off times.
- Complete required paperwork and submit it to the regional office in a timely manner.
- Attend routine paid training.
- Comply with federal, state, and company rules and regulations.
Benefits
- 13 company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off based on hours worked.
- Health insurance available after the 90th day, with spouse and family coverage options.
- Dental insurance with employee premiums as low as $5 per month.
- Vision insurance with employee premiums as low as $8 per month.
- Company-paid life insurance for employees working 22 or more hours per week.
- Flexible Spending Account (Section 125 cafeteria plan).
- Voluntary 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan; no company match.
- Supplemental insurance, with the employee paying the full premium.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
