Driver - Kern County - Tehachapi

MTM Transit•Tehachapi, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver provides trolley operation services in partnership with Kern Transit, transporting customers safely and reliably while delivering courteous, professional service. The work must comply with client-defined procedures and company procedures. The position is located in Tehachapi, California, and pays $19.89 per hour. A California Class B CDL with passenger endorsements is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have held a valid U.S. driver's license for the past five years.
Must hold and maintain a valid California Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.
Must have no felony convictions involving moral turpitude or narcotics within the previous five years.
Must have no reckless-driving or driving-with-a-suspended-license incidents within the past seven years and no more than two in a lifetime.
Must have no DUI or DWI convictions in the last 10 years.
Must possess valid authorization to work in the United States.
Must 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 from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time customer pick-ups 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.