Part-Time Paratransit Van Driver

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The starting rate for this position is $15.72 per hour.

The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers applicants for any posted position without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We look forward to meeting all qualified candidates!

High school diploma/GED. United States citizen. Must maintain access to a means of communication. Possession of a valid Iowa Class D
-Chauffeur license, which allows a driver age 18 or older to operate small passenger
-for-hire vehicles designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers (including the driver). Must maintain Class D – Chauffer license throughout the period of employment. Subject to thorough background investigation, DOT physical exam including drug testing and functional task capacity testing after job offer. Must have acceptable motor vehicle driving record. No OWI violation with driver’s license revocation under a test refusal within the last ten years or;

OWI violation when tested in excess of the legal limit within the last ten years. Smoking is prohibited by Iowa code on any transit vehicle. Experiences with the elderly, disabled clients, sales, customer relations or social services are desirable experiences. Van driving experience and experience with computers, and Windows Microsoft Office is also desirable.

City of Clinton and its commercial zone; operate a small 14 +1 passenger bus or van.

Maintain order and safety among passengers aboard the para-transit vehicle in accordance with department policies, city ordinances, and state laws. Perform daily pre-trip vehicle inspection of assigned para-transit vehicle and maintain a clean and orderly vehicle throughout the day.

Collect fares or ride coupons from passengers, including making change. Account for money received. Sell advance fare passes. Operate a two-way radio and all necessary vehicle controls and mechanisms within the public address system.

Assist passengers with disabilities to and from exterior doors of buildings, in boarding the vehicle via the lift or ramp, and securing the wheelchairs. Perform passenger evacuation procedures in emergency situations.

Perform front office and telephone receptionist duties as assigned. Dispense route/fare/schedule information to the public. Receives and resolves minor para transit, fixed route complaints, or refers to the Transportation Coordinator as required.

Schedule para-transit service appointments on computerized scheduling system. Print or send the computerized daily Para-transit manifests as needed.

Dispatch messages, directions, and requests via two-way radio to para-transit drivers and fixed route drivers.

Perform routine clerical work such as filing, typing, photocopying, transmitting faxes, and data entry.