Van Driver-Bay Transit (47385)

BAY AGING • White Stone, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking part-time Van Drivers for the White Stone area. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure all Bay Transit passengers have a safe and timely ride to meet their transportation needs, which include travel to work, retail, medical, legal, educational, or recreational facilities.

Requirements

• Rely on experience and knowledge of the service area to drive safely and efficiently.
• Perform a predetermined and limited number of tasks.
• Work closely with dispatcher and schedulers to ensure passengers have a safe and timely ride.
• Decision making is limited to the exact order of the route to pick up and drop off passengers.
• Working knowledge of electronic tablets and two-way radios.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions when working vehicles and transporting passengers.
• Ability to operate 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.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

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 existing the bus.
• Responsible for securing wheelchairs.
• Maintain contact with dispatcher with two-way radio and tablet.
• Accommodate last minute route changes when instructed by the dispatcher.
• Responsible to maintain a clean bus inside and out.
• Responsible for collecting fare or transit tickets from passengers and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Responsible for completing a time card accurately every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees