Full-Time Transit Driver - Hugo

LIFT Community Action Agency•Hugo, 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.
Ability to lift or maneuver 40 pounds.
Customer and personal service.
Public safety and security.

Nice To Haves

Use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation.
Use established traffic or transportation procedures.
Follow traffic laws.
Collect payment.
Transport passengers or cargo.
Monitor variables affecting route activities.
Perform safety inspections in transportation setting.
Loan/unload passenger luggage or cargo.
Provide customer service in surface transportation.

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.
Consistent, safe operations of all transit vehicles in accordance with state and federal traffic laws.
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.
Ability to complete required records; such as log books to track hours of work according to USDOT requirements.