Transit Driver - Van Tran Driver Extraboard

extraboard bus drivers employed by the fnsb metropolitan area commuter system (macs) are responsible for the efficient operation of transit buses and vans to provide safe, timely, and courteous public transportation, and perform all the functions of the van tran extraboard position.

transit (grade 56) or van tran driver (grade driv) rate, depending on shift

transportation supervisor

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• 1.responsible for the operation of transit buses and vans ranging in size from 10-48 passenger capacity on urban and rural road systems under severe arctic climatic conditions a major portion of the year, and for knowing and obeying all local and state traffic laws and employer work rules. Van tran duties include the safe operation of a passenger van and providing door to door assistance for its clients.
• 2. Performs preliminary vehicle inspections before, during, and at the conclusion of work shift to assure that all lighting systems are operational, tires are properly inflated, and that engine gauges are within normal limits. Immediately reports irregularities and damage to supervisor or shop personnel and maintains accurate vehicle operations logs.
• 3.responsible for maintaining route schedule, stopping at all designated pick-up points, providing passenger information, assisting passengers in boarding and disembarking as needed; accountable for fare collection, timely reporting of incidents/accidents, and completion of documentation required by procedures and/or supervisory instructions.
• 4.as transit servicer:
  • a) performs routine preventative servicing on borough vehicles to include, but not limited to, fueling, maintaining fluid levels (engine oil, radiator, transmission, etc.), checking tire pressures, bleeding air tanks, and other similar tasks.
  • b) cleans the inside and outside of vehicles including windows, seats, dash panels, and floor.
  • c) operate all vehicles in the fleet, ranging from passenger cars to large passenger buses.
  • d) assists the mechanics in non-technical shop functions and as mechanics helper as needed.
  • e) keeps track of all maintenance related actions by logging entries in the proper records. Perform dispatch function for drivers during non-staffed periods.
  • f) perform janitorial duties in the garage, facilities, and grounds, to include cleaning floors, trash collection, and snow removal. Regularly clean bus shelters. Perform minor facility maintenance. On a backup basis, may perform other cleaning such as restrooms, fixtures, vacuuming, etc.
  • g) secure the property by securing doors and gates.
  • h) may be assigned to other tasks compatible with primary job classification.

• 1.prefer one (1) year recent professional experience as a commercial driver operating gasoline/diesel powered buses of at least 20,000 gw; or, any combination of experience and formal driver training that demonstrates competency to fulfill performance requirements and responsibilities. Must have or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (cdl) with passenger and air brake endorsements. Cdl with passenger and air brake endorsements must be obtained within 18 months of hire in order to move up in seniority to scheduled driving route.
  
  Once obtained, the cdl with passenger and air brake endorsements must be maintained at all times. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (a current copy of driving record will be required at time of interview.)
• 2. Minimum 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• 3.experience with computerized data entry…