Transit Driver

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony as a Full-Time Transit Driver and embark on a fulfilling journey! This onsite position offers the chance to make a direct impact on your community while showcasing your problem-solving skills and commitment to safety. With a competitive pay range of $17.84 to $21.94 per hour, you'll be rewarded for your hard work and dedication. You'll drive a diverse group of passengers, ensuring they arrive safely at their destinations and providing exceptional customer service. This role allows you to engage with the community, connect with people from all walks of life, and promote integrity and tradition in every interaction. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in Reno, NV while enjoying a dynamic, customer-focused work culture. Join us today! Reno-Sparks Indian Colony: Who We Are The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony represents descendants of three Great Basin Indigenous peoples: the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Washeshu (Washoe). These communities lived in harmony with the land for generations before European contact, following seasonal cycles and forming small, efficient social groups for survival. Each group’s name means "The People" in their own language, reflecting their deep cultural identity and connection to the Earth. They maintained strong traditions, respected neighboring tribes, and engaged in trade throughout the region. Today, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony continues to honor these traditions while supporting the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community. Make a difference as a Transit Driver As a Full-Time Transit Driver with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, you'll be responsible for safely operating buses along designated routes while adhering to established schedules. Your role goes beyond driving; it involves ensuring a courteous experience for passengers and maintaining order within the vehicle. You'll conduct essential pre-trip vehicle inspections, checking fluid levels and ensuring the bus is in top condition for service. This position allows you to work independently while following regulations and time schedules, making it ideal for those who thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment. Join us to be a vital part of the community, delivering reliable transit solutions with integrity and safety as your foremost priorities.

Requirements

At least two years of experience operating motorized vehicles in various weather conditions, ensuring a safe driving record.
Proficiency in using safety equipment, such as wheelchair lifts and restraints.
A welcoming demeanor.
Attention to detail.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, particularly in challenging traffic or weather conditions.
Flexibility with varying hours.
Capacity to contribute to cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Two years' experience with the safe operation of passenger cars, trucks or other motorized vehicles in a variety of weather conditions and a willingness to serve the public; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license.
Possession of a safe driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
Proven ability to demonstrate self-motivation, service to the public and a willingness to do a good job.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely while observing passenger activities in the bus and at the bus stop; operate a large passenger bus independently on assigned route within established time schedules on crowded streets in all weather conditions.
Adept in dealing with public in a pleasant and courteous manner and to remain calm in adverse weather conditions, crowded traffic conditions and when dealing with irate or disorderly passengers.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to accurately maintain records of fare categories, transfers coordinated, equipment defects and time schedules.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse group of individuals including the elderly and disabled.
Ability to work varying hours including early morning, late evening and on weekends.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to secure and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate buses along designated routes while adhering to established schedules.
Ensure a courteous experience for passengers and maintain order within the vehicle.
Conduct essential pre-trip vehicle inspections, checking fluid levels and ensuring the bus is in top condition for service.
Operate a passenger bus on a designated route and schedule, safely pick up and discharge passengers.
Collect fares, verify passes (ID for validity).
Count riders; operate wheelchair lifts and restraints for passenger safety and comfort.
Regulate heating, cooling, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Receive passenger surveys.
Check fluids and tires on vehicle before starting; conduct inspections before, during and after operation to note damage or defects including body damage, tires, radiator, lights, instruments, brakes, radio and other equipment; make notes on defect sheet.
Promote positive passenger relations by greeting passengers in a pleasant and courteous manner; collect fares and issue transfers; give information concerning routes, fares, schedules and transfer points; secure and turn in articles found in vehicle; complete trip and other reports; distribute and receive passenger surveys.
Receive input from passengers in a polite manner and attempt to provide appropriate information; refer information to supervisor; make suggestions to supervisor on safety and route improvements; report observed accidents, hazards and other circumstances requiring attention to supervisor.
May participate in the cleaning of buses, facilities and assist in the office when available or has free time, use power washer to clean buses, sweep vehicle, empty waste baskets, answer telephone, provide information to public on route and service.
Operate two-way radio in a professional manner, perform hourly vehicle walk-through and walk-a-rounds while on route and report changing conditions to supervisor.
Attend training, retraining or other informational meetings as necessary.
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
Interact in a professional and respectful manner with Colony staff and the public.
Perform various winter maintenance activities as needed: e.g., snowplow, clearing of walks and driveways etc.
Operate vehicles and equipment as required.
May be required to obtain and maintain a CDL license.
Perform other tasks as assigned.