Driver​/Operator FT

Driver/Operator FT

Central Office / Transportation - RICHMOND, KY 40475

Salary Range $14.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Transportation

Summary: Foothills Express Driver/Operator transports passengers utilizing the agency's transportation system to various destinations as requested.

Essential Duties:

Education, Experience, and Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Employees must have basic reading, writing and math skills. Upon employment, Driver/Operator must agree to regular training including but not limited to passenger assistance, first aid/CPR, defensive driving, and blood borne pathogens.

Physical Demands: Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to be part of the Agency and state Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). drug testing pools. Also, all employees must submit to random drug tests when necessary. Upon offer all prospective employees must submit to a pre-employment record check for driving and criminal history. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Driver/Operator must have the ability to exert force frequently to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.

Driver/Operator must be able to push/pull a minimum of 150 pounds.

While operating any vehicle of the Kentucky River Foothills Transportation Department fleet, seasonal heat, cold, or adverse weather conditions might be experienced during the process of loading and unloading passengers, and while performing pre/post-trip inspections. Exposure to fumes, dust odors, petroleum products and ambient noise will also occur during the workday. Additionally, you might experience difficult traffic environments and interaction with dissatisfied patrons, which must be dealt with in a positive manner.

Lastly, exposure to blood borne pathogens may occur.

Other Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Kentucky Driver's License. Applicants/employees must have a clean driving record. A Commercial Driver's License may be required for the operation of some vehicles. Individuals must have knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safety procedures. All drivers must have excellent map reading ability and sufficient knowledge of local streets, roads, and highways.

Experience in passenger transportation is preferred, but not required. Drivers must maintain a high level of professionalism, demonstrated by a positive attitude, ability to function as a team member and a commitment to the overall mission of the agency. All drivers must have flexibility and willingness to changes in schedule and duties as needed according to staff availability.