Transit Full-Time PM Driver - Hugo

LIFT Community Action Agency•Hugo, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time P.M. Transit Driver drives a bus or a motor coach, including regular route operations and private carriage. The Transit Driver may assist passengers with carry-on items and collect fares or tickets. Federal law requires that all persons in this position be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
Valid Oklahoma Driver License.
Obtain USDOT (US Department of Transportation) Physical with one- or two-year certification.
Driving
Active listening/learning.
Critical thinking.
Learning strategies.
Monitoring.
Speaking.
Writing.
Equipment Maintenance.
Operation Monitoring.
Customer and personal service.
Public safety and security.
Powered service doors/manual servicer doors.
Passenger busses
Emergency first aid kits.
Utilize straps and buckles to secure ADA devices to transit vehicles.
Wheelchair lifts.
Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Frequently must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently must operate a computer and other office productive machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 40 pounds or more.
Frequently must ascent/descend steps in and out of vehicles.
Frequently must visually detect highway signs and interact with traffic while operating a vehicle.
Occasionally must position self to assist passengers in and out of vehicles.

Nice To Haves

May assist passengers with carry-on items.
May collect fares or tickets.

Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles; check gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Assist passengers with carry-on items, collect tickets or cash fares.
Report delays or accidents.
Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Consistent, safe operations of all transit vehicles in accordance with state and federal traffic laws.
Assist ADA (Americans Disabilities Act) clients in and out of transit vehicles; including loading, and/or unloading passengers and securing the mobility devices in the vehicle. This is a repetitive task that could be performed several times in each shift of duty.
Ability to lift or maneuver 40 pounds.
Ability to complete required records; such as log books to track hours of work according to USDOT requirements.