Transit Driver - Part-Time

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury•Transit, LA

19h

About The Position

This is the first of two levels in the Transportation series. The Transit Driver transports clients to applicable locations and maintains an assigned bus, van, or other motorized vehicle. The role includes inspecting the vehicle and reporting potential defects, routine cleaning and maintenance, refueling and maintaining fuel-use logs, receiving transportation instructions by two-way radio or phone, assisting clients in and out of the vehicle, and documenting trip activities and times. Other duties of a similar nature or level may be assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee is supplied with a uniform by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and is responsible for following the Police Jury’s Uniform Agreement. Specific position assignments may vary with departmental business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year of commercial driving experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Valid Commercial or Chauffeur’s Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement as required by state law or requirements.
Knowledge of safe driving practices, customer service principles, recordkeeping principles, the geographic layout of the Parish, and two-way radio communications.
Skills in bus driving, customer service, two-way radio operation, vehicle inspections and defect recognition, completing forms, reports, and logs, and communicating and interacting with others.

Responsibilities

Drive a bus, van, or other motorized vehicle to transport clients to applicable locations.
Inspect the assigned vehicle, recognize and report perceived or potential defects, and identify maintenance needs.
Perform routine vehicle cleaning and maintenance, including refueling and maintaining assigned fuel-use logs.
Receive pickup and drop-off instructions by two-way radio and/or phone.
Assist clients in and out of the vehicle.
Maintain records of arrival, departure, and travel times and document work activities.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.