VEHICLE DRIVER I (NON CDL)
About The Position
Performs routine (journey-level) motor vehicle operations work. Work involves operating motor vehicles used in the transport of passengers and performing vehicle maintenance. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Operates motor vehicles such as automobiles and vans to pick up and transport passengers for public transportation services. Prepares and maintains the preparation of records and logs related to vehicle operation. Performs vehicle maintenance, makes minor repairs, fuels, and details vehicles. Ensures that vehicle passenger capacity is not exceeded and that passengers use safety restraints. Conducts safety checks of vehicles before departure for service and at regular intervals and after transit service. Maintains a record of mileage and other pertinent information and submits a trip report after transit service day. Secures and protects passengers and ADA passengers on mobility devices. Ensures the safe loading and unloading of passengers. May operate vehicle power wheelchair lifts and ramps. May assist in performing transit work. Experience in the operation of motor vehicles on a commercial basis. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Knowledge of: motor vehicle operations, of passenger loading and unloading methods, of traffic rules and regulations, of Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations, and of maintenance of motor vehicles. Skill: in operating motor vehicles. Ability to: obey traffic laws, to follow practices in loading and unloading passengers, to prepare accurate records, to communicate effectively, and to train others. The ability to communicate Bilingual, English and Spanish.
Requirements
- Experience in the operation of motor vehicles on a commercial basis
- Knowledge of motor vehicle operations
- Knowledge of passenger loading and unloading methods
- Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
- Knowledge of Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations
- Knowledge of maintenance of motor vehicles
- Skill in operating motor vehicles
- Ability to obey traffic laws
- Ability to follow practices in loading and unloading passengers
- Ability to prepare accurate records
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to train others
- Requires driver trainings/certifications from training and/or transportation agencies
- May require a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- Requires a valid Texas driver’s license
- This position is classified as a safety sensitive position in accordance with FTA’s 49CFR Part 40
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred
- The ability to communicate Bilingual, English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- Operating motor vehicles to transport passengers
- Preparing and maintaining records and logs related to vehicle operation
- Performing vehicle maintenance, making minor repairs, fueling, and detailing vehicles
- Ensuring passenger capacity is not exceeded and passengers use safety restraints
- Conducting safety checks of vehicles
- Maintaining mileage records and submitting trip reports
- Securing and protecting passengers and ADA passengers on mobility devices
- Ensuring safe loading and unloading of passengers
- Operating vehicle power wheelchair lifts and ramps
- Assisting in performing transit work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
