Driver - Kern County - Lake Isabella

MTM Transit•Lake Isabella, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with Kern Transit, the Driver provides trolley operation services safely and reliably in Lake Isabella, California. The Driver ensures customers and the client receive a high degree of courtesy and professionalism, following client-defined procedures and company procedures. The role includes transporting customers, assisting with passenger loading and unloading and mobility-device securement, conducting vehicle inspections, completing required paperwork, and using electronic devices as needed. Starting pay is $19.89 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
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 incidents within the past seven years, and no more than two 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 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 required vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or electronic devices as required.