Driver, Part-Time

Transit Driver

Hours of Operation : 4 : 30 a.m. - 9 : 30 p.m., M-F, and 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m., Saturday. This position is responsible for driving public transit vehicles and transporting passengers to specific locations. The expectation for this position is a minimum of 25 hours per week. The starting pay rate for this position is $20.88 per hour.

Qualifications include :

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience;
• A valid Driver's License or a Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement, and have an acceptable driving record;
• Successful completion of post-offer Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination and of previous employment verification and criminal background investigation; a post-offer drug and alcohol screen is also required. Must also continue to meet driver fitness standards, as determined by periodic DOT medical examination;
• Knowledge of the federal, state, and local requirements, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and standard practices of bus driving and of BMV traffic laws, defensive driving, and vehicle safety;
• Ability to operate a passenger bus, wheelchair lift, and computer;
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance measures connected with buses / vans;
• Knowledge of the Delaware County area including the ability to read maps and drive to unfamiliar areas;
• Ability to operate a bus in inclement weather conditions and to read and understand manifests in order to determine specific bus stops and instructions for transporting passengers;
• Ability to work effectively with clients and customers, specifically elderly, disabled or medically fragile individuals who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function within a reasonable range of constructive behaviors; and of blood-borne pathogen procedures and of sanitation of bodily fluids; and
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including some holidays, early mornings, evenings, and possible occasional overtime.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V