Van Operator - Part-time

Van Operator - Part-time

Part Time

22.28 - 22.28 (Hourly)

• $5,000 BSD paid Basic Life Insurance (after 1 year of service)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (4 hrs per holiday)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bright Horizons (Backup Child/Elder Care options)
• Payroll deducted Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Daily (if interested via Daily Pay)
• Funeral Leave
• Jury Duty Leave

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Metro Van Operators do far more than simply drive our customers to their destinations; they care for a community of passengers, from greeting to goodbye, assuring they feel welcome and safe. If you have a talent for connecting with people, enjoy working with the disabled community and individuals with special needs, and want a career you can take pride in—climb in the driver’s seat as a Metro Van Operator, and take your future to new and fulfilling places.

• Drive van to transport passengers over varying routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule; by operating the van skillfully and safely.
• Work up to 28 hours per week, maximum
• Inspect the van before every trip, which includes monitoring and adjusting vehicle gauges and controls.
• Answer questions regarding service, fares, and etc.; including greeting passengers.
• Maintain good relations with the general public, particularly the elderly and disabled.
• Direct and control passengers, when needed.
• Assist disabled and elderly passengers on/off the van, if needed.
• Evacuate passengers in case of an emergency.
• Operating a wheelchair lift and hand radio.
• Secure child seats for small children.
• Issue transfers and short-fare receipts.
• Complete cash tickets, collecting fares, and counting tickets.
• Deposit moneybag in vault.
• Record passenger data, fares, and vehicle statistics.
• Read street map guide, time schedule, street signs, traffic signs, instructions and passes.
• Write accident reports, incident reports and daily reports on passengers, fares and vehicle statistics.
• Develop most efficient routes between points; reports vehicular delays and/or accidents.
• Follow written and oral instructions completely.
• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

• At least 21 years of age and physically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Possess a valid driver's license and ability to obtain an appropriate chauffeur's license.
• At least 2 years of personal driving experience (does not have to be work related)
• Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions required for this position.

Qualified applicants must pass the pre-screen process, which includes a personal interview, background check, and pre-employment Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and drug screen, and Essential Functions testing. A DOT physical exam and drug test is required and is available at no cost to you. Successful candidates must receive the required Department of Transportation  - 22.28 (Hourly)

Part Time

High School Diploma, Equivalent, or pass our pre-employment assessment.

Bi-State Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.