Seasonal Trolley Driver-Bay Transit

BAY AGING • Urbanna, VA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Bay Transit is seeking part-time Trolley drivers for weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The role requires excellent driving records and customer service skills. Drivers will ensure all Bay Transit passengers have a safe and timely ride to meet their transportation needs to work, retail, medical, legal, educational, or recreational facilities. The position involves picking up and dropping off passengers as scheduled or delivering meals to Bay Aging clients, ensuring passenger safety by securing seatbelts and wheelchairs, and assisting passengers with special needs. Drivers must maintain contact with the dispatcher, accommodate route changes, keep the bus clean, collect fares, and accurately complete time cards. The position reports to the Regional Transit Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

• Excellent driving records.
• Customer service skills.
• Valid Virginia Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Rely on experience and knowledge of the service area to drive safely and efficiently.
• Perform a predetermined and limited number of tasks.
• Work closely with dispatcher and schedulers to ensure passengers have a safe and timely ride.
• Working knowledge of electronic tablets and two-way radios.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions when working vehicles and transporting passengers.
• Ability to operate 12-passenger transit bus safely and drive about 300 miles per shift.
• Ability to read a map.
• Ability to interact with passengers in a courteous manner.
• Ability to handle small amounts of cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, walking and climbing stairs, assist passengers, and push wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up and drop-off passengers as scheduled in RouteMatch or deliver meals to Bay Aging clients.
• Ensure all passengers have their seatbelt fastened.
• Assist passengers with special needs when entering and existing the bus.
• Is responsible for securing wheelchairs.
• Maintain contact with dispatcher with two-way radio and tablet.
• Accommodate last minute route changes when instructed by the dispatcher.
• Responsible to maintain a clean bus inside and out.
• Responsible for collecting fare or transit tickets from passengers and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Responsible for completing a time card accurately every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees