Non CDL Bus OperatorFranklin Transit • Turners Falls, MA, US

Non CDL Bus Operator

Franklin Transit • Turners Falls, MA, US

30+ days ago

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Full-time

Part-time

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Job description

Franklin Transit Management (FTM) is currently seeking part-time and full-time Demand Response bus drivers. The schedules include working on weekends and times of shifts may vary.

All employees are offered a 401k with employer match, personal time and sick time.

In addition to those benefits, full-time employees also receive amazing health benefits, Vacation time, Life insurance, and Short-term disability.

Valid Driver's License required.

Weekend availability is a must.

Position Summary The Demand Response Driver’s primary responsibilities are to safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a specified route in accordance with the pick-up and drop-off manifest schedule allotted for that day.

Our operators act as front-line customer service representatives of the Company and must use their sound judgment, communication skills, and professional knowledge to assist customers with information, resolve problems and conflicts where possible, and assure passenger safety.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Position Requirements Applicants must :

Must be willing to work at weekends.

Have at least 3 years of driving experience and be over age 21.

Have reliable transportation both to and from work.

Be able to provide transportation in accordance with Massachusetts law, ADA policy, Company policy, and the principles of safe vehicle operation.

Be able to demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high-quality transportation care.

Be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment, common sense, and workplace trainings.

Have knowledge of, and adhere to, all applicable traffic rules and regulations Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test Be eligible to work in the US w / o restrictions and be able to pass a background check, including motor vehicle check to DOT standards.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Be able to pass USDOT Medical Examination / Physical Be able to lift up to 30 pounds Be able sit for durations of up to two continuous hours, as well as stand, kneel, and crouch as needed Have working knowledge of basic arithmetic, map reading and time telling Be able to communicate verbally to the extent of interacting with passengers and dispatchers Be able to complete accurate, legible written reports in English possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School including skill proficiency and graduation equivalence degree programs Be able to obtain a valid Bus Operators License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), this will be sponsored by the Company if an offer is extended Medical Requirements FTM Demand Response Drivers must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) medical qualifications and are required to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card as a condition of future and continued employment.

All job offers are made contingent upon meeting the DOT medical requirements of the job.

This medical exam, provided by a physician registered with the USDOT (U.S.

Department of Transportation) is of no cost to the applicant.

Applicants with a current and valid Medical Card will also be required to complete this exam.

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