Driver - Kern County - Bakersfield

MTM Transit•Bakersfield, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with Kern Transit, the Driver provides trolley operation services safely and reliably. The Driver ensures customers and clients receive a high degree of courtesy and professionalism, following client-defined procedures and company procedures. The position is located in Bakersfield, California, and the starting pay rate is $19.89 per hour. A California Class B CDL with passenger endorsements is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for the past 5 years.
Must have and maintain a valid California Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.
No felony convictions involving moral turpitude or narcotics within the previous five years.
No reckless driving or driving with a suspended license within the past seven years, and no more than two such incidents in a lifetime.
No DUI or DWI convictions in the last 10 years.
Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.
Must pass a criminal background check and investigation and a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions.
Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations.
Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist passengers with loading and unloading.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time customer pickups and drop-offs.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections as required.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.