Transit Driver (PART-TIME)

Walker County Government•Rock Springs, GA

About The Position

The Transit Driver operates a non-CDL 10-passenger transit van on assigned Transit department routes and provides customer service to passengers. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, city, and county safety regulations and policies, and includes custodial care tasks for buses. The driver completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections, follows dispatch assignments and route schedules, assists passengers—including elderly and disabled passengers—and provides information about routes, schedules, and services. The position also involves fare collection, passenger counts, accurate recordkeeping, reporting incidents and unsafe conditions, and communicating with dispatch and supervisors by two-way radio. The position requires a fluctuating schedule to meet customer needs. Physical duties include assisting passengers, driving assigned routes, and securing, pushing, and pulling wheelchairs. Work takes place outdoors in varied seasonal conditions and may involve traffic, noise, contagious diseases, and exposure to natural elements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Fluency in English.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
Pass an annual Defensive Driving Class.
Submit semi-annual MVR reports verified through the Georgia Motor Vehicle Department and meet Transit Program standards.
Ability to provide courteous, helpful, and diplomatic customer service and remain calm.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, work independently and as part of a team, and follow oral and written instructions.
Good oral communication and recordkeeping abilities.
Thorough knowledge of the service area, good defensive driving techniques, working knowledge of transit passenger buses, and knowledge of safety procedures and requirements.
Ability to complete routine reports accurately and on time, handle money professionally, and work effectively with coworkers and the public.
Ability to work a fluctuating schedule that changes to meet customers' needs and schedules.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, crouch, and twist; operate bus controls and office equipment; communicate in person, by telephone, and by radio; and meet the stated vision and hearing requirements.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds often.
Annual driver physical and annual health card.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Spanish.
Past experience working with the public in a service-oriented or healthcare environment.
CPR certification (desired, but not required).

Responsibilities

Complete daily pre-trip vehicle inspections, including a van walk-around, checks of vehicle operating systems and a two-way radio check with the dispatcher.
Obtain route assignments and driver run cards, report to the assigned starting point before departure, and operate routes according to the dispatch schedule.
Complete daily post-trip vehicle inspections.
Load and transport passengers to and from appropriate destinations according to County and departmental guidelines.
Assist elderly and disabled passengers when necessary and assist passengers on and off the bus.
Pick up and discharge passengers at bus stops or stations in accordance with service routes and safety rules; announce stops as required by the ADA.
Maintain radio contact with supervisors and other drivers, and immediately report emergencies, unsafe conditions, or behavioral concerns to the dispatcher and supervisor.
Complete accident and incident reports.
Collect fares correctly, check passenger ID cards for fare eligibility, prepare transfers, and balance cash receipts and ticket books twice weekly.
Provide customer information and answer questions about routes, schedules, and services.
Maintain accurate passenger counts and complete required paperwork and reports.
Perform custodial care tasks for buses and other duties as assigned.