Driver (Part-Time)

Community Transit of Watertown Sisseton•Lennox, SD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Co-Executive Directors in the Watertown and Sisseton offices, the Transit Driver is responsible for transporting passengers over specified routes in the Lennox/Lincoln County area, as well as medical and veteran trips to various locations across the region.

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.
Physical stamina to lift, carry, pull, push, stoop and/or otherwise move when transporting individuals and using other equipment.
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull wheelchairs for challenged passengers
Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Drive in extreme and fluctuating outside weather and road conditions

Nice To Haves

A South Dakota Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement is not required, but is preferred

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