VEHICLE DRIVER II

Lower Rio Grande Valley D•Weslaco, TX

4h•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex (journey-level) motor vehicle operations work. Work involves operating motor vehicles used in the transport of passengers. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.
The ability to communicate Bilingual, English and Spanish.
Requires driver trainings/certifications from training and/or transportation agencies.
Requires a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Requires a valid Texas Commercial driver’s license with Passenger Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

Operates motor vehicles such as automobiles, vans, and buses to pick up and transport passengers on various modes of transit service.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of records and logs pertaining to vehicle operation.
Performs vehicle maintenance, makes minor repairs, fuels, and details vehicles.
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.
Monitors the safe loading and unloading of passengers.
May operate vehicle power wheelchair lifts and ramps.
May assist in performing transit work.
May train others.
Performs other such related duties as may be assigned.