Non-CDL Bus Operator; Paratransit

Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.

Company Name:
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)
Title of Position:
Non-CDL Bus Operator (Paratransit)
Position Type:
Variable, Non-Exempt

Location:

Glenwood Springs, Colorado Pay Range:
Hiring/Starting pay range is $20.35 - $25.43/hourly, based on experience.

Benefits:
Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail

- Purpose:

To provide courteous, professional customer service as well as safe, reliable, comfortable transportation to all of RFTA’s paratransit passengers and service partners.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times. Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RFTA, working effectively in a diverse work environment, using good judgment and performing duties in a safe manner at all times.

Safely operate paratransit vehicles on any assigned routes and schedules in all kinds of weather to transport passengers in accordance with all RFTA policies, directives, and procedures, as well as all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations. This includes using proper defensive driving techniques.

Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle, ensuring safe entry and exit, operate safety equipment, including wheelchair lifts and safety restraints, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Assist passengers to or from the door of their pick up or drop off location, when necessary.

Maintain order on the vehicle, ensuring compliance with RFTA’s passenger code of conduct and ensuring all passengers are seated while the vehicle is in  order to stay abreast of dynamically changing passenger schedules, monitor and operate an electronic tablet and two-way radio for communications with dispatchers, supervisors, and other drivers. Plan and follow the most efficient routes to ensure timely arrival form daily RFTA pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle for mechanical problems.

This includes conducting an external and internal visual inspection of the vehicle, testing all necessary equipment, including lifts and ramps, safety devices, and vehicle controls for use while in service and utilizing an electronic tablet to communicate inspection results with vehicle maintenance staff.

Keep the interior of the vehicle clean and presentable at all times. This includes sweeping and emptying trash receptacles at the end of each shift and wiping down surfaces as necessary.

Perform basic maintenance checks on vehicles as needed, such as checking fluid levels and tire pressure.

Complete accident and incident reports accurately and legibly as necessary at the end of scheduled shifts.

Complete vehicle defect reports and repair requests as necessary upon completion of scheduled shifts.

Develops and maintains knowledge of the transit system routes, schedules and basic operations. Provides customer service information in a courteous, professional manner. This includes operating the automated stop announcements system and/or stating stop and public information announcements over the public address system, and properly answering questions and…