VEHICLE DRIVER II - RIO GRANDE CITY (STARR COUNTY)
About The Position
Performs journey-level motor vehicle operations involving the transportation of passengers on various transit services. Operates automobiles, vans, and buses to pick up and transport passengers, including passengers with disabilities using mobility devices. The role works under general supervision, with moderate latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment, and may train others. The driver prepares or oversees vehicle-operation records and logs; conducts vehicle safety checks before service, at regular intervals, and after service; maintains mileage and other pertinent information; and submits a trip report after the transit service day. The role also performs vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, fueling, and detailing. It monitors safe passenger loading and unloading and may operate wheelchair lifts and ramps or assist with other transit work. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Experience operating motor vehicles on a commercial basis.
- Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, passenger loading and unloading methods, traffic rules and regulations, Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations, and motor vehicle maintenance.
- Skill in operating motor vehicles.
- Ability to obey traffic laws and follow passenger loading and unloading practices.
- Ability to prepare accurate records and communicate effectively.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to lift or move equipment weighing 30 pounds or more.
- Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.
- Requires driver training or 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.
- Position is classified as safety sensitive in accordance with FTA’s 49 CFR Part 40.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate automobiles, vans, and buses to pick up and transport passengers on various transit services.
- Secure and protect passengers, including ADA passengers using mobility devices.
- Monitor the safe loading and unloading of passengers.
- Operate vehicle power wheelchair lifts and ramps when needed.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of vehicle-operation records and logs.
- Conduct vehicle safety checks before departure, at regular intervals, and after transit service.
- Maintain mileage and other pertinent vehicle-operation information and submit a trip report after the transit service day.
- Perform vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, fueling, and vehicle detailing.
- Assist with transit work as needed.
- Train others when needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
