Transit Driver (Part-Time)

About the role

HARNETT AREA RURAL TRANSIT SYSTEMS (HARTS) is now hiring Transit Drivers to provide transportation to elderly and disabled citizens of all ages to and from medical appointments, sheltered workshops, daycare, and various County programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Inspects vehicle prior to driving.
• Drives and operates vehicles on assigned schedule and route that may vary on a daily basis to transport passengers to and from destinations.
• Uses discretion to determine order of passenger pick-up and delivery.
• Maintains first aid supplies and operates fire suppression equipment on the vehicles.
• Records mileage, number of passengers, times, and other required information on forms or electronic device.
• Collections and keeps account of fares; prepares receipts for monies collected.
• Aids passengers with seat belts, assists with getting in and out of vehicles as needed; and operates wheelchair lifts.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness.
• Ensures passengers arrive at destinations on time.
• Checks passengers returning from medical appointments for any signs of bleeding.
• Re-inspects vehicle after use; notes and reports any issues/concerns.
• Works a flexible and irregular schedule; assists on a variety of established routes that may vary on a daily basis; and is subject to emergency call-backs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; No experience required, however some public driving experience is desired.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Possession of a good driving record is required.
• Possession of a Certification in CPR is desired.
• Possession of a Certification in First Aid desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the geographical layout of the County and surrounding counties.
• Knowledge of the needs and behaviors of clients served.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in operating vans, cars, and buses safely.
• Skill in using a computer.
• Ability to work effectively with special populations.
• Ability to maintain and keep accurate records and reports, including electronic data.
• Ability to operate radio and other communications equipment as well as computers.
• Ability to read a map.
• Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to use firmness and tact with children, mentally disabled, and other passengers who may become unruly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the elderly, children, handicapped, the general public, and other employees.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in operating vans, cars, and buses safely.
• Skill in using a computer.
• Ability to work effectively with special populations.
• Ability to maintain and keep accurate records and reports, including electronic data.
• Ability to operate radio and other communications equipment as well as computers.
• Ability to read a map.
• Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to use firmness and tact with children, mentally disabled, and other passengers who may become unruly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the elderly, children, handicapped, the general public, and other employees.

Benefits

This position is eligible for retirement benefits.

Pay

Hiring Range: $15.2402 hourly pay

Schedule

Hours of operations are from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Scheduled shift hours are 4:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Saturdays 3:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00am to 6:30pm

Supplemental Information

• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform light work frequently exerting up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, using mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to operate vehicles safety, do visual vehicle inspections, operate wheel chair lifts, and maintain records.
• Work Environment: The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, fumes, and gases. Duties may expose the employee to human body fluids, thus the work is subject to OSHA requirements on bloodborne pathogens. Requires working a flexible and sometimes irregular schedule. Work may require emergency call-backs.
• Temporary or Part-Time Employees are not eligible to receive benefits.

Supplemental Information

• How many years of public transportation driving experience do you have?
• Do you have experience assisting individuals with disabilities?
• Do you have experience operating a 2-way radio?
• Please select any of the following certifications you currently possess: CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, None of the Above.
• If you do not possess any of the certifications above mentioned, you will be required to obtain both certifications within 3 months from date of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
• Do you possess a valid North Carolina driver's license?
• Do you have a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's Licence?
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
• This position includes sitting for extended periods of time. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

Supplemental Information

• Please indicate how you heard about this job opportunity:
• If referred by a Current County Employee please list their name below.

Required Question

• Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer.
• Verification that your application includes the above information.
• Review of your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.
• Statement confirming understanding of the above statement.