Bay Transit Van Driver (47871)

Bay Aging • Warsaw, VA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking part-time Van Drivers in Lancaster, Virginia. The role provides passengers with safe, timely transportation to work, retail, medical, legal, educational, and recreational destinations, or delivers meals to Bay Aging clients. The position reports to the Regional Transit Operations Supervisor and pays $16.25 per hour. This is a non-exempt position. The work is performed on a bus and cannot be performed virtually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a 12-passenger transit bus and drive about 300 miles per shift.
• Ability to read a map and interact courteously with passengers.
• Ability to handle small amounts of cash accurately and responsibly.
• Working knowledge of electronic tablets, two-way radios, and occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in operating vehicles and transporting passengers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk, climb stairs, assist passengers, and push wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and drop off passengers according to schedules in RouteMatch, or deliver meals to Bay Aging clients.
• Ensure passengers fasten their seatbelts and assist passengers with special needs when boarding and exiting the bus.
• Secure wheelchairs.
• Stay in contact with the dispatcher using a two-way radio and tablet.
• Accommodate last-minute route changes when instructed by the dispatcher.
• Keep the bus clean inside and out.
• Collect fares or transit tickets and complete the appropriate paperwork.
• Complete a time card accurately each day.
• Work with dispatchers and schedulers to provide passengers with safe, timely rides, and consult the dispatcher when deviating from the manifest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED