Transit Full-Time Driver - Antlers

LIFT Community Action Agency•Antlers, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Transit Driver drives a bus or a motor coach, including regular route operations and private carriage. The Transit Driver may assist passengers with carry-on items and collect fares or tickets. Federal law requires that all persons in this position be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
Valid Oklahoma Driver License.
Obtain USDOT (US Department of Transportation) Physical with one- or two-year certification.
Basic Skills: Driving, Active listening/learning, Critical thinking, Learning strategies, Monitoring, Speaking, Writing.
Technical Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Operation Monitoring.
Consistent, safe operations of all transit vehicles in accordance with state and federal traffic laws.
Ability to lift or maneuver 40 pounds.
Customer and personal service knowledge.
Public safety and security knowledge.

Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles; check gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Assist passengers with carry-on items, collect tickets or cash fares.
Report delays or accidents.
Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Assist ADA (Americans Disabilities Act) clients in and out of transit vehicles; including loading, and/or unloading passengers and securing the mobility devices in the vehicle.
Complete required records; such as log books to track hours of work according to USDOT requirements.

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