Transit Bus Driver Job Dothan area,Alabama USA,Transportation

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SEARPDC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Bus Driver I

Shifts Available:

Monday-Friday

530am-1030am
11am-4pm
1230pm-530pm

Note:

Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all- inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

Relationships

Reports to:

Assistant Transportation Director

Subordinate Staff:
None

Other Internal Contacts:
All Departments

External Contacts:
General Public

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Transportation Director, the Bus Driver I uses established procedures to complete assigned daily schedules for transporting riders. The employee conducts physical inspections prior to trips and maintains daily upkeep of vehicle to ensure it is operating properly, performs various chores and errands, and completes daily activity report. The employee collects and documents fares and ensures safe operation of the transit vehicle over planned and scheduled service routes.

This is an entry-level position in a job family where the employee performs the duties and responsibilities of this job according to all established policies, procedures, and regulations. This is considered a safety-sensitive job and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Transportation. Operates a transit vehicle to transport clients to various locations within the SEARPDC service region.

Transports passengers to required

Receives driving assignments, and any additional schedules, from Supervisor.

Receives daily driving route based on schedule for the most efficient route.

Drives routes in a safe and efficient

Follows assigned daily schedules and reports any additions or cancellations to office.

Provides escort and general assistance to passengers entering and exiting the vehicle.

Maneuvers wheelchair clients onto transit vehicle and secures chairs in transit vehicle; operates electro-hydraulic wheelchair

Collects and documents appropriate fares from

Maintains two-way radio contact with office to ensure safe operation of transit over various service

Reports complaints, accidents, or injuries to

Maintains daily logs and paperwork relating to vehicle operation to include time sheets, mileage/passengers' information, inspection sheets and work sheets.

Reconciles monies to the schedule at the end of a

Completes and retains passenger information

Attends professional development to include scheduled driver training sessions, seminars, first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses,

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Vehicle Maintenance. Performs routine and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle.

Attends regularly scheduled driver training workshops and other training as

Conducts daily pre-departure inspections of

Conducts daily post-trip inspections of

Performs vehicle interior and exterior cleanup at the end of the

Conducts operator level maintenance to include checking levels of fluids (water, brakes, power steering, oil, windshield washer, etc.), and tires and belts.

Refuels

Drives vehicle to maintenance facility for routine and scheduled maintenance.

Reports vehicle problems to direct supervisor

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Performs other job-related tasks as required or assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(
* Can be acquired on the job)

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding public transportation.

* Knowledge of regional road systems and geographical

Knowledge of rules and regulations relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of

Knowledge of traffic laws and

Knowledge of basic vehicle

Knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving

Knowledge of safety rules…