Urban Micro Transit Bus Driver (No CDL required!)

Hill Country Transit District•Belton, TX

49d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves selected work shifts to provide transportation services throughout Bell County's Urbanized Areas. Responsible for providing transportation services to all individuals, including persons with disabilities, in a safe and timely manner, and for properly operating and maintaining the transit vehicle assigned to him/her. Responsible for complying with all Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) policies and procedures and all funding source regulations and requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures for micro transit vehicles.
Ability to safely operate HCTD vehicles.
Ability to resolve customer complaints courteously and tactfully.
Ability to work under stressful situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
Ability to perform all essential functions of an operator on an emergency basis.
Ability to successfully complete all operator training programs as required by HCTD, state and federal rules and regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, individuals, professionals, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the system.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License (CDL preferred but not required).
Regular attendance and reliability are critical to business operations.
Available and willing to work varying shifts, hours and days as assigned to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be willing and able to drive fixed route vehicle, special transit vehicle, or passenger van.
Have no more than one (1) moving violations in the past 12 months and no more than two (2) moving violations in the past 36 months.
Driver's license cannot have been suspended or revoked within the previous three years.
Must have reliable means of communication, i.e., home telephone, cellular phone.

Nice To Haves

Public bus driving experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Must be able to follow a predetermined manifest while operating a micro transit bus or van.
Must be able to work any assigned shift (on an "on-call" or regularly scheduled basis).
Complies with all routing and scheduling directives.
Performs pre-operation safety inspections, requests servicing and repairs verbally and in writing as necessary. Maintains cleanliness and appearance of vehicle, both inside and out.
Maintains all required passenger and vehicle records.
Operates transit vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. Practices safety at all times in performance of required duties.
Operates other bus-related equipment to include wheelchair lifts, ramps, tablets, and two-way radio systems.
Assists customers who require special assistance and persons with disabilities as required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the securement of mobility aids and physically evacuates passengers in any emergency situation.
Provides information to the public regarding transportation services and transit policy.
Provides information to supervisor and dispatch regarding route problems or traffic changes.
Collects appropriate passenger fares.
Maintain an orderly and professional appearance workstation/vehicle.
Other duties as assigned.