Transit Driver

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury • Transit, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is the first of two levels in the Transportation series. Incumbents transport clients and maintain an assigned vehicle. Responsibilities may include inspecting an assigned vehicle to identify maintenance needs; receiving transportation requests by radio and/or phone; assisting clients in and out of a vehicle; transporting clients to a variety of locations; and documenting work activities. Drives a bus, van, or other motorized vehicle for the purpose of transporting clients to applicable locations. Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities which includes conducting re-fueling activities, maintaining assigned fuel use logs, and reporting perceived or potential bus defects. Communicates via two-way radio to receive pick up and drop off instructions; maintains records of arrival, departure, and travel times. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year commercial driving experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid Commercial or Chauffeur's Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement as per State law or requirement.
• Safe driving practices
• Customer service principles
• Recordkeeping principles
• Geographic layout of the Parish
• Two-way radio communications
• Driving a bus
• Providing customer service
• Operating a two-way radio
• Conducting bus inspections and recognizing defects
• Completing forms, reports, and/or logs
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Drives a bus, van, or other motorized vehicle for the purpose of transporting clients to applicable locations.
• Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities which includes conducting re-fueling activities, maintaining assigned fuel use logs, and reporting perceived or potential bus defects.
• Communicates via two-way radio to receive pick up and drop off instructions; maintains records of arrival, departure, and travel times.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED