Microtransit Van Driver
About The Position
The Microtransit Van Driver operates commercial vans throughout the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) service area, providing residents with safe, courteous, and efficient transportation. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Administration regulations. Drivers follow assigned schedules and routes, assist passengers—including people using mobility devices—and communicate with dispatch. They inspect vehicles, report accidents and incidents, and complete daily logs and reports. The position requires travel within the LCTA service area and may involve shifts of up to nine hours, Monday through Saturday, scheduled between 5 AM and 11 PM.
Requirements
- Ability to operate all LCTA van models.
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Successful completion of a Pennsylvania criminal background check.
- Obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and physical examination.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, or squatting to secure mobility devices.
- Physical ability to assist passengers in and out of vehicles, including navigating stairs or ramps.
- Ability to push or pull mobility devices up inclines or down declines.
- Visual and auditory ability sufficient to meet Pennsylvania driver’s license requirements.
- Ability to work shifts of up to nine hours, Monday through Saturday, between 5 AM and 11 PM.
- Ability to travel daily within the LCTA service area.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
- Prior experience driving large vans or similar commercial vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Operate LCTA vans safely in accordance with traffic laws and Authority policies and procedures.
- Follow daily schedules and assigned routes as dispatched.
- Maintain a polite, respectful, and safe environment for passengers.
- Assist passengers as needed, including operating vehicle lifts for people using mobility devices.
- Bend, reach, or kneel to secure mobility devices using a four-point securement system.
- Communicate with dispatch staff by radio or phone and promptly report changes, incidents, or delays.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Immediately report accidents and incidents and follow documentation procedures.
- Accurately complete and submit daily logs and reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
