Van Driver-Part-time

BAY AGING•New Kent, VA

2d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking part-time Van Drivers for New Kent & Charles City Counties. The Van Driver ensures all Bay Transit passengers have a safe and timely ride to meet their transportation needs to work, retail, medical, legal, educational or recreational facilities. This position reports to the Regional Transit Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of the service area to drive safely and efficiently.
Ability to work closely with dispatcher and schedulers to ensure passengers have a safe and timely ride.
Experience with electronic tablets and two-way radios.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions when working vehicles and transporting passengers.
Ability to operate a 12-passenger transit bus safely and drive about 300 miles per shift.
Ability to read a map.
Ability to interact with passengers in a courteous manner.
Ability to handle small amounts of cash accurately and responsibly.
Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

Pick-up and drop-off passengers as scheduled in RouteMatch or deliver meals to Bay Aging clients.
Ensure all passengers have their seatbelt fastened.
Assist passengers with special needs when entering and exiting the bus.
Secure wheelchairs.
Maintain contact with dispatcher with two-way radio and tablet.
Accommodate last minute route changes when instructed by the dispatcher.
Maintain a clean bus inside and out.
Collect fare or transit tickets from passengers and complete appropriate paperwork.
Complete a time card accurately every day.