Transit CDL Driver

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service to passengers by operating position specific vehicles which may include sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, transit buses, school buses, and/or motor coaches with a fixed or changing route
• Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with Company procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle
• Reports to duty on time and maintains assigned route on time but in a safe manner
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy
• Exercises passenger and/or student management per Company policy
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures
• Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment
• Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, applying tire chains
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities for Paratransit Drivers

• Must have experience transporting senior and/or disabled citizens in accordance with pre-arranged appointments/schedules
• Must be able to provide individualized assistance/accommodation to senior and or disabled passengers by utilizing wheelchair lifts, seats and other special access necessary to effect a safe, secure and comfortable ride
• Must ensure that individuals with disabilities have adequate time to complete boarding or disembarking from the vehicle
• Previous experience as a Paratransit Driver recommended

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles
• Must possess a CDL B with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement
• Meets physical and medical requirements and passes substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy
• Satisfactorily completes and passes all training and attends safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to lift and assist passengers when necessary
• Must have a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of vehicles such as sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, transit buses, school buses, and/or motor coaches
• Practices defensive driving at all times and avoids vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements