MCTS Driver

Moore County•Moore County, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation of various Moore County Transportation Services (MCTS) vehicles and for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations.

Requirements

Ability to accept and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
Ability to be courteous, dependable, and be able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to use sound judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers in the most efficient manner.
Ability to professionally interact through verbal and/or written means with riders, co-workers, supervisors, other agency personnel and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, associates, and the general public.
High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution.
Five (5) years of driving experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C North Carolina Driver’s License.
Must be able to perform all duties associated with operating an MCTS vehicle.
Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Work requires sitting, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operations of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions.
The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Inspects the vehicle daily prior to beginning route (pre-trip) and after route (post-trip).
Follows a prescribed checklist in reviewing the vehicle's operational and safety features.
Records all repair needs/problems on checklist and reports findings requiring immediate attention to office.
Completes Daily Vehicle Inspection form (DVI) and checks all fluids and maintains proper level.
Washes and cleans vehicle inside and outside as required.
Maintains accurate daily trip logs and provides necessary data for MCTS accounting system as required.
Completes all records daily and follows reporting procedures as required.
Maintains regular contact by radio with dispatcher (or phone, if radio system is out).
Uses correct FCC procedures and observes radio courtesy.
Observes all traffic laws, including those related to public transportation.
Ensures that all passengers wear seat belts and follow safety regulations.
Will perform other related duties as assigned.