Van Driver-Bay Transit

BAY AGING • Gloucester, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking part-time Van Drivers for Gloucester County! Ensure all Bay Transit passengers have a safe and timely ride to meet their transportation needs to work, retail, medical, legal, educational or recreational facilities. Reports to the Regional Transit Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Operate 12-passenger transit bus safely and drive about 300 miles per shift.
• Read a map
• Interact with passengers in a courteous manner.
• Handle small amounts of cash accurately and responsibly
• Work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Usually confer with the dispatcher when deviating from the manifest.
• Working knowledge of: Electronic tablets and two-way radios.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions when working vehicles and transporting passengers.

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.
• Is 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.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Commitment to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

What This Job Offers

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