Transit Driver - Clovis, NM, United States - City of Clovis, NM

Description

This position requires the operation of large buses, mid-buses or vans to transport passengers in a safe, prompt and courteous manner.

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S.

• Attend in-service safety briefings and training sessions
• Attend all in-state training sessions to become certified in Passenger Assistance and Safety, Wheelchair Securement, Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne Pathogens, Dealing with Difficult Passengers, etc.
• Operate vans/buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.
• Must be able to safely provide assistance with boarding and alighting passengers.
• Receive and log fares as established by policy.
• Maintain driver's log and records as required.
• Complete and log thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections, reporting all deficiencies.
• Provide light preventative vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain good customer relations.
• Staff dispatch desk in the absence of dispatcher/supervisor.
• Learn 10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.
• Maintain the appearance of the vehicle inside and outside.
• Assist with building custodial duties as needed.
• Maintain professional personal appearance by caring for and wearing uniforms properly.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Equivalent or higher of a New Mexico Class "D" driver's license, with a good driving record.
• A New Mexico Class "C" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or be able to obtain one.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or be able to obtain within (1) one year.
• Other certifications as required by NMDOT.

• 10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.
• The city grid/streets to enable efficient routing.

• Pre trip inspections and preventative maintenance vehicle checks.
• Computers and skills, & good customer relations

• Pass a DOT physical
• Ability to assess passenger's situations and determine needs
• Operate vans/buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.
• Maintain driver's log and records as required.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
• This is a "Safety Sensitive" position and passing a DOT drug test is a condition of employment.