- Provide safe and efficient transportation for the passengers of GET My Ride Public Transit System.
- Operate the buses on time according to the schedule.
- Pick up passengers on dispatched requests for transportation.
- Collect fare from the passengers.
- Fuel buses daily.
- Assist the passenger(s), which means getting out of the seat to assist passengers enter and exit the vehicle as far as the door to their building.
- Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to operation daily.
- Conduct a thorough post-trip inspection of the vehicle at the end of shift daily, including checking for damage.
- Report needed repairs and/or damage to management.
- Properly operate the lift, tie down wheelchairs and stow lose items safely.
- Properly care for equipment, such as a mobile tablet and its accessories.
- Complete physical paperwork daily as well as electronic forms.
- Clean buses daily; including interior cleaning and sanitizing and exterior cleaning at a wash bay.
- Reconcile trips with fare, including cash and fare media.
- Operate the buses activities, i.e. out-of-town routes, medical trips as needed (not often).
- Respond to medical emergencies and injuries to passengers in a manner consistent with GET My Ride Public Transit System Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in cleaning the office as needed.
- Keep yourself and others informed of work issues with quality communications.
- Be courteous and respectful towards passengers, fellow employees and people in the public.
- Regularly attend & participate in monthly safety meetings (may include Saturdays).
- Promote a positive work environment in the office and on the road.
- Work together to resolve issues and conflicts.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of transportation experience preferred
- Must provide a clean Motor Vehicle Record
- Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license
- Knowledge of Commercial Driver Regulations.
- Knowledge of Assistance (ADA) Regulations.
- Knowledge of mapping software.
- Ability to learn and operate electronic tablets/phones.
- Knowledge of the layout of Elko County.
- Providing safe, professional, supporting, and respectful transportation services to the public.
- Ability to follow directions from Dispatch.
- Ability to control the environment on their bus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Appropriate use of time clock and time management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, upholding ridership rules while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Ability communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- To be flexible to cover the needs of the department.
- Ability to be part of a team and be self-directed and well-organized.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
- To operate and maintain safe, cost-effective use of Elko County Transit's resources.
- Strength, stamina, and agility to frequently sit while driving assigned vehicles;
- To stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
- Strength and stamina to carry, lift, loosen, push, and pull various mechanical and automotive parts and equipment, and use hands to finger, handle, reach, tighten, feel or operate objects, hand and power tools, or controls.
- Infrequent lifting and/or moving of objects up to 50 pounds and occasional moving of objects up to 100 pounds.
- Assisting people using mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Hearing acuity to sufficiently be able to differentiate subtle changes in engine sounds. The position must be able to communicate over the noise of engines and motors.
- Work may be split up as much as 20% inside and 80% outside, in all types of weather.
- Frequent exposure to outside conditions such as extremes of hot and cold, wet and/or humid conditions, dust, grease, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Incumbents frequently work near moving mechanical parts and are exposed to working near or around loud engine noises, radio, and phones.
- Exposure to sharp objects, pinch points, and moving objects and vehicles is common.
- Occasionally assigned to work independently in isolated geographic areas.
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Description
Salary : $34, $40,830.40 AnnuallyLocation : Elko
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Transit
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
The Driver II (CDL Transit Bus Driver) must have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL C with Passenger endorsement). It is the driver's responsibility to keep their license current. Driver II is responsible for operating the bus in a safe and efficient manner. Driver II will typically operate a CDL bus but may operate non-CDL buses as needed. Driver II will operate a route with trips assigned by dispatch in the order of said route and may receive cancelations and add-on trips throughout the day.
Driver II is responsible for the safety and well-being of themselves, the passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers. Driver II must be able to assist passengers with various levels of physical, and mental abilities and personality types with good customer service skills. Driver II will be required to communicate with dispatch regarding the routes and passengers throughout the shift. Driver II will be required to do some work outside of route work, such as attending safety and training meetings. Driver II is required to clean the bus, participate in keeping the bus yard clean, and may participate in office cleaning. Driver II may be cross-trained in other job duties and maybe assigned those duties during slow times on route.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills abilities upon application:
Knowledge
An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:
In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.
Elko County offers a complete benefits package for all regular, full-time employees including a minimal fee for health care, dental and vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance,100% County paid PERS retirement (Public Employee Retirement System), and deferred compensation plans. We offer 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Educational Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program, in addition to no state income tax.
