Transit Driver I & II (Full-Time)

Provide public transportation service for the general public which is limited to reservation-based operations; run related transportation operations, including the Reserve A Ride service, Handivan Service and the Senior Transportation Program; transport, drop off and pick up individuals at their designated house address, medical appointments, and other trip origins and destinations and provide quality customer service.
 The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Provides transportation to the general public based on scheduled reservations, which involves boarding and disembarking passengers within the City limits.
• Provides door to door service for persons with disabilities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent in level of knowledge, with ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operations of machines, and under and including one year of experience.
 
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria
• A Commercial Driver’s License is not required for this position since the driver will be restricted from operating vehicles with a seating capacity of 16 or more passengers

Job Knowledge   
No knowledge of specific work.  Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.

Reading   
Basic:  Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing   
Basic:  Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math   
Basic:  Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills  
Requires regular and routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making    
Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills   
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities   
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Constant sitting, vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others, and to maintain operational awareness of surroundings.
• Occasional crawling, pushing/pulling, handling, crouching, bending.
• Rarely standing, walking, reaching, fine dexterity, kneeling.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. 
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May occasionally experience frequent change of tasks.
• May rarely experience time pressure, emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, working closely with others as part of a team, noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone/radio, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned, such as wheelchair lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work is performed in a vehicle environment, where there may be exposure to extreme temperatures seasonally; wetness/humidity monthly, and rare exposure to communicable diseases, physical danger or abuse.

The employee must wear appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.), and any other equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.