Transit Driver

• Location 302 North Vine St,West Union, IA, 52175,United States
• Base Pay $16.79 - $19.44 / Hour
• Job Category Transit Driver, Bus Driver, Public Transit
• Industry Public Transit, Transportation Provider
• Employee Type Variable
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Amy Hershberger
• Phone
• Email ahershberger

NEICAC's EARL Public Transit serves the five counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek in Northeast Iowa. We are currently seeking drivers!

Agency Specific:

• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must always represent NEICAC in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend training as requested to demonstrate a continued effort to grow professionally
• Adhere to all policies as an employee of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation
• Attend all agency wide trainings
• Must travel extensively within assigned area and occasionally out of service area
• Establish a collaborative and communicative relationship with co-workers
• Must be punctual and dependable in completing assignments, meeting report deadlines; daily attendance is essential

Program Specific:

• Ensure the operation of the transit vehicle is conducted safely and efficiently at all times.
• Pick up and drop off passengers, as assigned, giving assistance as needed following Transit policy. Assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle and ensure propre securement of wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Secure passengers’ wheelchairs or mobility aid to restraining devices to stabilize them during the trip.
• Follow curb to curb or door-to-door policy as trained.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of the vehicle, which includes ensuring that its interior and exterior meet agency standards, refueling as necessary, and promptly reporting any accidents, theft, or damage to the Transit Program.
• Accurately handle monetary fares following NEICAC fiscal procedures.
• Interact with and utilize an in-vehicle computer.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the provided checklist; adhere to agency procedures for identifying and reporting any repair and maintenance requirements.
• Obey all local, state, and federal motor vehicle regulations.
• Maintain contact with Transit office through proper use of cell phone, in-vehicle computer, and/or land line phone.
• Report all incidents and accidents to Transit office immediately.
• Complete and submit all required Transit paperwork to the Transit office within specified time frames.
• Must be able to communicate accurately and professionally with clients and other employees.
• Must be able to relate in a courteous and professional manner to families and agencies requesting transit services.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. A willingness to use electronic devices and cell phones is necessary. Experience operating large vehicles is preferred. Experience working with preschool-aged children, elderly individuals, or persons with disabilities is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to maintain balances of funds available and funds disbursed.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must obtain and maintain all required Transit training and certifications. Must have a good driving record and remain insurable by NEICAC's insurance carrier and carry NEICAC levels of automobile insurance. Must satisfactorily complete a Criminal Records Check.

Must satisfactorily complete Pre-Employment drug screening and is subject to random screening for drug and alcohol as required by FTA (Federal Transit Administration) regulations. Effective January 1, 1996, must test clean on drug and alcohol tests and remain clean throughout employment with Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation Transit Program.

Commercial Driver License Class C with Passenger Endorsement

Commercial Driver License Class B with Passenger Endorsement