Part Time Transit Driver

Description

POSITION REPORTS TO: EPTA Operations Coordinator, EPTA General Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None.
BLS COMPARABLE: 53-3021, Bus Drivers, Transit
LEADERSHIP: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Must be 21 years of age.
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
Subject to post offer, pre-employment DOT physical in accordance with 49 CFR 391 Subpart E-physical qualifications and examination.
Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
In accordance with 49 CFR 391.53, information regarding previous employers may be used for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s safety performance history within the previous three years. This includes general employment, accident, and drug/alcohol information.
In accordance with 49 CFR 391.23, a Motor Vehicle Report covering the previous three years will be obtained for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s driving history.
As a safety-sensitive employee, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Position Purpose

To provide outstanding public transportation service to City of Enid residents through the safe, timely, and efficient pick up and drop off of passengers.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to dispatch routing in order to transport passengers, complying with all traffic regulations.
• Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
• Report delays, accidents, or vehicle damage.
• Communicate EPTA policies and procedures to passengers.
• Instruct passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles. Address and resolve passenger concerns and conflicts.
• Collect tickets or cash fares and distribute passes/coupon books.
• Collect and maintain passenger revenues; record cash receipts and ticket fares; turn in shift revenues to dispatch.
• Perform pre-shift inspection of the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure working order prior to departure and upon return. Report damage and suggest repairs as needed.
• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Act as a dispatcher on an occasional basis to alleviate employee shortages and accommodate dispatcher lunches and breaks.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification/License Requirement: Additional related training preferred.
• Knowledge Requirements: English Language, Traffic Regulations.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to calculate fares, Ability to clearly and efficiently communicate using a two-way radio, Ability to read a city map, Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, Accurate and attentive to detail, Good communications and public relations abilities, Ability to assist and support others, Able to operate telephone, copier, and other basic business machines.

Physical & Mental Activities and Requirements

• Finger Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
• Visual Abilities: Normal vision, correctable with or without corrective lenses. Includes the ability to identify basic colors and associate the meanings when driving a City vehicle, using various maps, or computer software programs. Recognize conditions of lights, weather, and communication panels. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Physical Strength: PDC Level: Light Ability to ascend/descend 12" step.
• Language/Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding and subtracting two digit numbers, multiplying and dividing with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight or distance measurement.

Work Schedule/Hours

Part-time: variable, not to exceed 28 hours per week, Monday through Saturday. Hours of operation are 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Monday – Friday, and 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM on Saturday. General staff meeting every month on 3rd Wednesday of the month for 1.5- 2.0 hours. Due to operational nature of this public service, work on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Other–Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other office personnel.

Work Conditions

• Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Advancement Criteria

• Intermediate: 3-5 years experience. Ability to fill in for Transit Dispatcher for short periods of time. Defensive Driving Training. Conversational Spanish. Additional related training. Knowledge of safety as it applies to position. Valid CPR certification.
• Advanced: 6+ years experience. Ability to fill in for Transit Dispatcher for extended periods of time. Associate’s Degree or equivalent in related field. Spanish proficient.

Job Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Advance Criteria

• Intermediate: 3-5 years experience. Ability to fill in for Transit Dispatcher for short periods of time. Defensive Driving Training. Conversational Spanish. Additional related training. Knowledge of safety as it applies to position. Valid CPR certification.
• Advanced: 6+ years experience. Ability to fill in for Transit Dispatcher for extended periods of time. Associate’s Degree or equivalent in related field. Spanish proficient.

Application Instructions

This position is not eligible for benefits.
Have you been found guilty of a driving offense involving drugs or alcohol in the last three years?
Have you been found guilty of an offense related to speeding over 20 mph, or careless/reckless driving, or vehicular manslaughter in the last three years?
Have you been found guilty of more than 4 speeding or traffic violations in the last three years?
Have you had more than one "at fault" accident in the last three years?
Have you had your driver's license suspended in the last three years?
Have you had a verified positive drug test in the last three years?
Have you had an alcohol test with a result of 0.04 or higher in the last three years?
Have you had violations of DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations in the last three years?
Have you refused to be drug or alcohol tested in the last three years?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above items, did you complete the return-to-duty process?
Can you provide a current driver's license with three year driving history?
Which class of Driver License do you hold?
Have you held a safety sensitive job in the last three years?
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
Which statement below best describes the highest level of related experience or training you have completed?
Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?
What is your expected salary?
If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?