Public Transit Driver Job Paw Paw Michigan USA,Transportation

Location: Paw Paw

Department: Transit
Job Status: Part‑Time
Rate of Pay: $18.84 hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Operates large, medium, and/or small buses in semi‑fixed route and/or demand‑response service for the general public and contract service passengers.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of service area
Previous CDL driving experience in transit bus operations
Excellent employment attendance and performance record
Excellent public relations skills

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operate transit vehicles according to all prescribed safety and operational standards

Drive vehicle to designated locations and safely board/deboard passengers, some of whom may require physical assistance

Collect and record fares and maintain records of other essential operational data

Maintain proper relations with the public and monitor passenger behavior

Institute emergency procedures in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown

Prepare and submit appropriate operator logs, timesheets and other appropriate agency forms as directed

Conduct required inspections of vehicles

Maintain appropriate radio contact with dispatch

Maintain clean vehicle

Such other tasks as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

No more than three (3) points on driving record. Minimum of four (4) years unrestricted driving experience.

Must have or be able to acquire a Class C License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement and Chauffeur's License.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must take and pass (80%) basic driver comprehension skills examinations, an oral interview appraisal, and a complete Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). examination upon being offered a bus operator position. All applicants with special needs will be reasonably accommodated when taking a required test.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:
None

Delegation of Work:
Not Applicable

Supervision Given:
Not Applicable

Reports To:

All bus drivers will report to, and be supervised by, the Operations Manager and the Director of Public Transit.

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Bus driver performance will be evaluated according to attendance records, accident history, proficiency in vehicle operations, and compliance with agency rules, policies, and procedures and prescribed safety regulations.

Under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations, this position is a Safety‑Sensitive position and included in the drug and alcohol testing pool and is subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident testing for drugs and alcohol.

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