Transit Driver

About the Role

Under regular supervision, Performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving a bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Performs Pre & Post Walk-Around Inspections
• Reports changes in routes, delays or accidents.
• Gets fuel and checks oil, water and tire pressure.
• Performs cosmetic maintenance such as washing exterior of bus, sweeping and dusting the interior of bus.
• Drives bus over city routes and does special tours for educational and promotional purposes.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including gasoline, diesel-powered, and electric; vans or buses, cellular telephone, mobile radio, AVL data terminal with letter keyboard, computer, computerized fuel system, public address equipment, wheelchair equipment (securement devices and fold-over floor), etc.
• Uses a variety of tools and supplies including a small hand counter, etc.
• Is required to fill in other positions within the department as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and must be able to complete on-the-job training satisfactorily; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must have a commercial driver's license Class “B” or better; with passenger endorsement, and no restriction on the use of air brake-equipped vehicles.

Benefits

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
• PEBA Retirement 401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Account