Shuttle Operator

Chenega Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Operator transports passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule, assists passengers with baggage/luggage, bicycles, wheelchairs, and scooters, as necessary. Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort, complies with local traffic regulations, and reports delays, incidents, or accidents.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Valid State Driver’s License, CDL w/Passenger endorsement.
Minimum two (2) years experience operating a bus, mini-bus, motor coach or equivalent.
Valid driving record will be required within last 30 days upon interview.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Knowledgeable of and compliances with the laws and regulations applicable to the safe operation of motor vehicles.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

Transport passengers over assigned and established routes to and from pre-established customer locations.
Perform minor maintenance as conditions warrant (light bulbs, oil, washer fluid, etc.)
Perform daily vehicle inspections per established inspection checklist pre- and post-vehicle use.
Operator required to assist with loading, securing, and unloading wheelchairs, scooters and bicycles as requested.
Maintain discipline; report unruly behavior to dispatch.
Report delays, incidents, and accidents.
Operator required to communicate via a shuttle communication device (Syncromatics).
Keep operational records and make simple reports.
Report defects or problems with the vehicle to dispatch.
May be required to deliver shuttle bus for maintenance, repairs, or inspections to a designated location.
Operator is required to fuel the vehicle with the appropriate fuel (gasoline/on-road diesel) and deliver fuel receipts to the project manager.
Keeps the shuttle bus broom clean, free of trash and debris.
Other duties as assigned