Transit Driver

Job Posting

Veterans Preference : The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.

This position requires the operation of large buses, mid-buses or vans to transport passengers in a safe, prompt and courteous manner. Schedule will be determined by the public's demand for transportation service and will change accordingly. May be required to work some weekends and evenings. This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances : marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Responsibilities include :

• Attend in-service safety briefings and training sessions
• Attend all in-state training sessions to become certified in Passenger Assistance and Safety, Wheelchair Securement, Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne Pathogens, Dealing with Difficult Passengers, etc.
• Operate vans / buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.
• Must be able to safely provide assistance with boarding and alighting passengers.
• Receive and log fares as established by policy.
• Maintain driver's log and records as required.
• Complete and log thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections, reporting all deficiencies.
• Provide light preventative vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain good customer relations.
• Staff dispatch desk in the absence of dispatcher / supervisor.
• Learn 10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.
• Maintain the appearance of the vehicle inside and outside.
• Assist with building custodial duties as needed.
• Maintain professional personal appearance by caring for and wearing uniforms properly.

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires a high school diploma and preferably six (6) months work experience which demonstrates an ability to operate large buses.

Licenses and Certificates :

Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's license, and have a good driving record. Or be able to obtain within (3) three months. Must possess, or able to obtain and maintain a current Defensive Driving Certificate. Must possess, or able to obtain and maintain a current CPR / First Aid Certificate.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of : City grid / streets to enable efficient routing. Skill in : Performance of pre-trip and preventative maintenance vehicle checks. Ability to : Assess each passenger's situation and determine the level of assistance needed and maintain good public relations skills.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions : Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.