Public Transit Driver

Lyon County, Kansas•Emporia, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) is hiring a part-time Transit Driver to operate public transit vehicles for demand-response service, transporting riders from boarding to their destinations. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Transportation Manager, or to the Dispatch Supervisor when the Transportation Manager is unavailable. Work hours are flexible, with occasional overtime, and Saturday work may be required; applicants must have Saturday availability. The position is not approved for remote work. The driver collects fares and sells bus passes, fuels the bus at the end of each shift, cleans and disinfects the vehicle, and completes operating and deficiency reports. The role also includes attending required transportation training and educational seminars, maintaining professional and cooperative relationships with riders, the public, coworkers, and management, and reliably reporting to scheduled shifts. Other duties may be assigned. The position starts at $14.50 per hour and is eligible for paid time off and health, dental, and vision insurance. Employment is subject to background/criminal-record checks, a DOT physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.

Requirements

Valid and current Class C driver's license, maintained at all times.
Driving record approved by the agency that insures the public transit vehicles.
Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT transportation physical examination.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to receive, read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Fluent written and spoken English and ability to communicate fluently both verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate a tablet.
Ability to work with and relate comfortably to the general public, including elderly and disabled people.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Sufficient visual acuity to read, write, and operate public vehicles.
Sufficient hearing to operate vehicles and communicate by two-way radio.
Ability to assist wheelchair-bound passengers with loading, unloading, and securing wheelchairs during transport.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying items and assisting passengers.
Pass required background/criminal-record checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.
Availability to work Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience driving buses; training will be provided.
Ability to speak a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Operate public transit vehicles for demand-response service, transporting passengers from boarding to their destinations.
Collect fares and sell bus passes to riders.
Fuel the bus at the end of each shift.
Clean and disinfect the vehicle during downtime and at the end of every shift.
Complete required vehicle operating reports, including incident and pre-/post-trip reports.
Complete deficiency reports and submit them to the Maintenance Coordinator.
Attend or complete required transportation training and educational seminars as needed.
Maintain a pleasant, cooperative, and composed manner with customers, the general public, coworkers, and management.
Be reliable, fulfill obligations, and report to work as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.