Driver

Overview

This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring the safe operation of a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services and the effective transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations and policies, including U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Responsibilities

• 1. Operates a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations and policies and ensures the safe and timely transportation of all passengers.
• 2. Assists passengers as needed in the boarding and disembarking of the vehicle in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, including assistance during vehicle evacuation, as necessary.
• 3. Boards and disembarks passengers, including those using common wheelchairs or other mobility devices, requiring the use of lift equipment and securement systems according to the system’s policies and procedures in order to ensure the safety of all passengers.
• 4. Completes daily paperwork using pen or pencil, as required, to ensure accurate reporting and records.
• 5. Completes daily pre-trip inspection using the required inspection checklist to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the vehicle.
• 6. Regularly inventories vehicle equipment and supplies; reports restocking needs in accordance with the system’s established procedure in order to maintain a safe, functional vehicle.
• 7. Fuels the vehicle; ensures that all vehicle systems are properly shut down; visually inspects the interior for any items left by passengers; locks the vehicle to maintain security.
• 8. Regularly cleans interior of vehicle to maintain a sanitary environment for passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle. (Please check all that apply.)
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• 1. Must have the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull.
• 2. Must have normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. hearing aid).
• 3. Must have normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. glasses or contacts).
• 4. Must be free from fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures.
• 5. Must have the ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• 6. Must have the ability to endure extended periods of driving.
• 7. Must have the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• 8. Must have the ability to tolerate exposure to dust, gas, and/or fumes.
• 9. Must have the ability to exert up to 20-50 pounds of force, occasionally, and/or 10-26 pounds of force frequently.
• 10. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Note: These physical requirements are not meant to replace those specified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391.41 “Physical qualifications for drivers.” All FMCSA physical requirements must also be met.
• White County Council on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $12.75 - $13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person