Access Driver

Job Duties

• Operate passenger coach on demand as scheduled.
• Pre and post-inspect coach to detect and report safety or maintenance problems.
• Observe safe operating practices at all times.
• Operate wheelchair and scooter lifts as needed; safely and properly secure mobility aids.
• Answer passenger questions and requests, furnish accurate information, and appropriately deal with disorderly or unruly passengers.
• Document and record essential trip information as needed.
• Aid passengers with disabilities on and off the vehicle.
• Manually collect fare media, cash and/or assist with electronic fare application usage.
• Report mechanical defects, accidents, road hazards, personal or passenger injuries to dispatch, Supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Operate a two way radio as needed.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and other on-going trainings as presented.
• Provide exemplary customer service at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Experience driving large vehicles preferred, but not required.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

• Walk short distances (F)
• Sit for periods of time while driving route (C)
• Operate the passenger coach (C)
• Reach Outward with arms or legs for operation of the passenger coach (C)
• Reach Above Shoulder when necessary to operate the passenger coach (O)
• Climb stairs on and off bus (O)
• Squat or Kneel to secure mobility aids when necessary (F)
• Bend to secure mobility aids when necessary (F)
• Push/Pull mobility aids when necessary (O)
• Stand (O)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.