Driver - Kern County - Bakersfield

MTM Transit•Bakersfield, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with Kern Transit, the Driver provides safe and reliable Trolley Operation services in Bakersfield, California. The role requires delivering a high degree of courtesy and professionalism to customers and the client while following client-defined procedures and company procedures. The starting pay rate is $19.89 per hour. The position requires a California Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.

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 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 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-up 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.