Driver (Part-Time)

Community Transit of Watertown Sisseton•Milbank, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Co-Executive Directors in the Watertown and Sisseton office, the Transit Driver is responsible for driving the buses to transport passengers over specified routes in the town of Milbank and Grant County, according to an established time schedule. CDL NOT REQUIRED.

Requirements

Safe driving record
Demonstrated ability to drive all transit vehicles in a safe manner
Maintain good personal hygiene at all times and wear the uniforms provided
Ability to operate a variety of communication equipment, including two-way radio, mobile telephone and computer mobile dispatch, and scheduling transit system
Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide using numbers
Effective in communication with Transit staff and the public
Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform detailed but uninvolved written and verbal instructions
Ability to work with and get along with a variety of people and personalities by being courteous, respectful and helpful
Ability to be punctual
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to complete reports by writing and adding numbers
Ability to carry out verbal instructions
A reliable employment history demonstrating punctuality and good attendance
Valid South Dakota Driver’s License
Federal regulations require pre-employment, reasonable, suspicious, random, post-accident and return to duty and return to duty drug and alcohol testing
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
Maintain current training and certifications as deemed necessary for transit operations including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, PASS (wheelchair lift) training for ramp, lift and securement, passenger sensitivity, defensive driving, fire safety and evacuation training, etc.

Responsibilities

Drive bus on scheduled routes to transport the public
Perform pre-trip inspection checks to ensure all functions of the bus are accurately operating to ensure compliance with regulatory safety precautions
Perform routine and operational maintenance on the bus and report to proper personnel all routine maintenance and repairs including needed oil changes, tire repairs and changes, physical damage to vehicles, flushes, etc.
Comply with all traffic regulations and report any accidents
Keep interior and exterior of vehicles clean
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
Communicate with dispatcher as to delays and/or problems with passenger pick up
Keep bus fueled
Assist passengers in boarding(s) and with packages as necessary
Collect donations or fares, count and submit to office
Project a positive image to the public and provide exceptional customer service skills speaking in a friendly and professional manner
Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies
Submit daily time sheets and complete daily and monthly bus reports
Do not smoke on or near the bus and do not allow others to do so either
Attend meetings, trainings, or seminars as requested
Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary