Urban Micro Transit Bus Driver; No CDL

Job Title:

Urban Micro Transit Bus Driver

Department:
Urban Operations

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Urban Operations

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary: $15.80/Hour (Full Time)

Revision Date:
March 14, 2024

Effective Date:
March 14, 2024

This position serves selected work shifts to provide transportation services throughout Bell County's Urbanized Areas. Responsible for providing transportation services to all individuals, including persons with disabilities, in a safe and timely manner, and for properly operating and maintaining the transit vehicle assigned to him/her. Responsible for complying with all Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) policies and procedures and all funding source regulations and requirements.

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures for micro transit vehicles.
• Ability to safely operate HCTD vehicles.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of an operator on an emergency basis.
• Ability to successfully complete all operator training programs as required by HCTD, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, individuals, professionals, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the system.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are performed while sitting for long periods of time in a motor vehicle. Duties also require periodic standing to assist passengers. Employees may be exposed to road hazards related to adverse weather conditions or vehicular traffic. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties may be performed outside of normal working hours at varying hours of the day, including weekends and holidays.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk. Must have good hearing and sight, including good depth perception, color vision, close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, turn, walk, climb, crouch, stand, and kneel. Moderate bending and crouching may be required to assist passengers in boarding and exiting the transit vehicle.

Must be physically capable of assisting passengers who use assistive walking devices, wheelchairs or other special equipment. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be willing and able to administer CPR and first aid.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License (CDL preferred but not required).
• Regular attendance and reliability are critical to business operations.
• Available and willing to work varying shifts, hours and…