Driver - Redding

MTM Transit•Redding, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MTM Transit, in partnership with Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA), is hiring full-time and part-time drivers in Redding, California. Drivers provide safe, reliable transportation and personalized service to passengers, including older adults and people with disabilities. The position requires assisting passengers with boarding, exiting, mobility devices, and securement; maintaining schedules; inspecting vehicles; completing required paperwork; and using electronic devices. Drivers must be available seven days a week. Operations run from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; shifts are assigned after training and are expected to be 35–40 or more hours per week. The job is located at 3333 South Market Street, Redding, CA 96001.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must be 21 years or older.
At least three years of valid U.S. driver’s license driving experience.
Valid California Class B-P driver’s license endorsed for air brakes and passenger transport, or ability to obtain one.
No reckless driving in the past seven years.
No DUI or DWI convictions in the last ten years.
No more than three moving violations or accidents within the last three years.
No history of violent criminal felony or misdemeanor convictions.
If a license was previously revoked, at least three full years after reinstatement with no violations.
Valid authorization to work in California and the United States.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to pass a criminal background investigation and 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 become certified in First Aid, AED, and CPR.
Ability to adhere to RABA’s Operator dress code.
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.
Ability to obtain General Public Paratransit Vehicle Certification (GPPV), complete verification of Transit Training (VTT), and register with the California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program before operating a RABA vehicle.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently.
Availability seven days a week; shifts are assigned after training and are expected to be 35–40 or more hours per week.

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 from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time customer pickup and drop-off.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete required vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.