Transit Driver; American Falls

Variable Hour Transit Driver (American Falls)

The Part‑time Transit Driver operates Transit Department vehicles on a fixed route or schedule, or provides door‑to‑door transportation by request for eligible patrons. The job requires safe driving skills and exceptional customer service to ensure passengers are served in a timely, reliable, and safe manner.

• Operate Department vehicles (buses, vans, paratransit vans for handicapped passengers, etc.) to provide passengers with timely, reliable, and safe transportation.
• Collect fares and/or check passes or transportation vouchers.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip checks of vehicle, including fuel and fluid levels, tires, and mechanical problems or damage.
• Assist passengers on and off bus or vehicle as needed, including operating wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs.
• Answer questions and inquiries from passengers, provide fare and route information, schedules, transfers, and maps; promote positive passenger experience and maintain order in the vehicle.
• Maintain route logs, reports, and documentation.
• Perform all work duties in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements required.
• One (1) year of large vehicle driving experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and objectives of operating all Department vehicles to provide timely, reliable, and safe transportation.
• Knowledge of transit routes, schedules, fares, and related passenger information.
• Knowledge of ADA and other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations affecting public transportation.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices for operating public transportation vehicles.
• Knowledge of state, local, and other applicable traffic and vehicle safety codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of operating a personal computer and job‑related software applications.

• Skill and ability to operate all Department vehicles to provide passengers with timely, reliable, and safe transportation.
• Skill to perform safety and damage inspections and refer potential problems to mechanics.
• Skill to assist passengers on and off bus or vehicle, including operating wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs.
• Skill to operate a personal computer.
• Skill to operate a two‑way radio.
• Skill to read and interpret maps, schedules, technical manuals, and diagrams.
• Skill to maintain route records, logs, and documentation.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English at the required level.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures, respecting personal safety and that of others.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard or type, reach with hands and arms, and operate a motor vehicle or job‑related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the tasks.