Job Information
SoCoCAA Transit Driver in Ignacio, Colorado
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Operates the *Road Runner *Transit vehicle in a safe professional manner to provide dependable, friendly public transportation.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
These are the most significant performance factors involved with this position and they will be the principal factors on which the employee will be evaluated:
- Operate Transit vehicle on a fixed route, adhering to published times and in accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws.
- Duties include demand response trips to accommodate special needs; be willing to assist special needs customers onto the vehicle.
- Record mileage, riders, rider characteristics, and fuel purchases daily; gather and maintain all information as required by the Transit program.
- Begins routes on time and follow appropriate schedule; provide reliable, expert service and enforce rules related to safe transit operation.
- Inspect vehicle prior to beginning of each shift and at end of the shift; complete and maintain required information on appropriate inspection forms and sign-off.
- Is subject to federal, state, and SoCoCAA random drug and alcohol testing policy and procedures.
- Maintains cleanliness of transit vehicle, including but not limited to bus washing, keeping trash cleaned out of bus, picking-up safety belts off floor, sweeping, and cleaning windows.
- Become knowledgeable of the transit schedule and the area, including activities and events, in order to answer customer inquiries in a courteous and patient manner at all times.
- Maintain a neat, clean appearance and be able to deal effectively and courteously with the general public. Maintain friendliness with passengers and be able to increase their knowledge of *Road Runner *Transit services and changes.
- Assist all disabled passengers as required by SoCoCAA transit policies.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time while on duty.
- Ability to perform simple maintenance of bus stops, as needed: deliver bus route schedules, shovel snow, etc.
- Ability to positively promote the Road Runner and the local community using diplomacy and tact.
- Willingly perform other related job duties as assigned by supervisor.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Sick leave
- Annual Leave
- 401K
- Dental, vision, medical after 3 months of full time employment
- Employee Life Insurance
- Employee AD&D
- Employee LTD
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduate or GED preferred.
- Must have current driver's license in good standing, for state of residency.
- Commercial Driver's License, P2 Endorsement with Air Brakes a plus.
- Must be able to obtain and keep Current a Medical Examiner's Certificate when required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49).
- Must be insurable by SoCoCAA's insurance carrier, good driving record required.
- Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen; must pass criminal history background checks.
- Must be able to relate to and work well with associates and the public; work references will be required.
- Must have, or within 3 months, be able to obtain CPR and 1st Aid certification and remain current thereafter.