Bus Driver

SMART Transit

TO APPLY ONLINE PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT USE THE LINK BELOW TO APPLY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

https://form.jotform.com/231875712583160

Ready to join a team who is passionate about serving others? Ready to engage in meaningful work that impacts your community? SMART Transit is looking for a part-time bus driver to fill both fixed route and dial-a-ride services Monday - Friday. An occasional Saturday may be required. If you’re onboard with the job requirements below, we can’t wait to hear from you! Only team players with can-do attitudes need apply.

• Provide high quality customer service and safely operate transit vehicles according to a pre-scheduled manifest and/or route while observing all traffic and safety regulations.
• Provide appropriate assistance to all riders having diverse backgrounds, including assistance with boarding and alighting the vehicle; operate mobility device lifts and secure mobility devices according to the manufacturers’ instructions; provide door-to-door assistance as appropriate; call out all required bus stops; and maintain a professional, courteous, cooperative demeanor with riders, facility representatives and the public under all circumstances.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspection and complete inspection forms. Perform minor vehicle maintenance, including maintaining appropriate levels of fuel, oil, other fluids, and tire air pressure. Report vehicle defects, as appropriate. Fuels vehicles as needed. Clean interior of vehicles on a daily basis. Wash exterior of vehicles as needed.
• Record accurately and completely required information on the manifest, which may be paper or on a mobile device.
• Receive, record and safeguard all fares and donations from riders.
• Communicate delays, detours and other service or passenger disruptions to the Dispatcher or Operations Manager as appropriate for resolution. Respond to direction from the Dispatcher. Follow agency emergency procedures. Report accidents and incidents immediately to the Dispatcher and request emergency and/or on-site assistance, as appropriate. Follow the Dispatcher’s instructions. Provide assistance to passengers to ensure their safety. Provide assistance to law enforcement and medical personnel as required. Complete required reports.
• Utilize two-way radio in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission’s rules and RPT’s protocols.
• Monitor on-duty and driving hours to prevent the accrual of overtime and Hours of Service violations. Complete required driver logs when necessary.
• Participate in the analysis of service patterns and levels. Recommend improvements in operations, routing, scheduling, and methods to increase service performance, quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

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https://form.jotform.com/231875712583160

A 3-year driving record is required for consideration. This can be easily obtained from your local DMV office. If called for an interview, please bring this with you.

https://www.smarttransit.org/about/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.20 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20