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    Bus Driver - Cedar Rapids, United States - Patten Cat

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    Description
    Working Hours/Days

    Part-time, Monday-Friday (some weekends when needed). Must be flexible to drive with short notice.

    Overview


    The driver is responsible for safely transporting employees and customers to and from meetings and events throughout the Altorfer territory which includes the entire state of Illinois, southeastern Iowa, northern Missouri and two counties in Indiana.

    Some trips may require travel outside of the Altorfer territory. Drivers will need to be available for weekday trips and some weekend trips.

    Basic Duties


    Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.

    Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays. Report delays or accidents.

    Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers checking identification when required.


    Assist all passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off the bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.

    Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments when needed.

    Passenger safety:
    Account for all passengers before leaving a location. Park vehicle at loading areas so that passengers can board. Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while in vehicle, and handle passenger emergencies or disruption if needed.

    Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date. Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain manifest.

    Inspect vehicle, and check fuel, oil, and water levels prior to departure. If needed add appropriate fluids for safe operation of the vehicle and ensure that the vehicle is always fueled.

    Make minor repairs to vehicle including but not limited to adding air in tires and changing light bulbs. Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.

    Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

    Responsible for maintaining, organizing, and displaying beverage and snack inventory before each trip.

    This includes keeping track and calculating beverage and snack inventory and reporting it to the appropriate contact after each trip.

    Qualifications

    Must have a valid Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement license or ability to acquire one.

    Ability to maintain a valid license and clean driving record.

    This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years that is free of major at fault accidents (Motor Vehicle will be performed on final candidate).


    Knowledge & practical use of the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) regulations pertaining to the driving of commercial vehicles.

    Must stay current with FMSCA regulations and able to complete/maintain all required paperwork in a timely manner. This includes the ability to obtain, possess and maintain a current DOT physical.

    Knowledge of defensive driving techniques is essential. Able to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.


    Safely, efficiently, and courteously drive Motor Coaches of at least 45'in length, and other company vehicles, on all public highways and private property as directed, including cities and mountainous regions in all weather conditions.


    Ability to load / unload baggage and package express by hand up to a weight permissible by existing tariffs, usually considered to be 100 lbs.

    Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Ability to speak foreign languages helpful but not required.

    Able to handle general math calculations on money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

    Computer knowledge/experience required.


    Driver is required to treat all passengers, company personnel, and other individuals associated with their assigned work in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

    Must be a self-starter, well organized, offer strong customer service skills, and possess excellent communication. This includes the ability to coordinate activities with others, and to function simultaneously as a whole unit.


    This individual must be able to problem solve and be accountable for his/her own actions and the safety of its passengers.

    With the ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.

    Altorfer Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals- including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

    Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

    This position is on the road the majority of the time. Travel is about 95% of the time and the other time will be spent around the store.

    May, on a continuous basis sit for a long period of time, stand, walk, bend, squat or kneel, reach above shoulder, push/pull and lift up to 100 lbs.

    May, on a continuous basis answer phone calls and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. Candidate must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The wearing of approved safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses with side shields and closed toed shoes) is required when needed.

    The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Why Work for Altorfer?

    At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business.

    Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success.

    Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.

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    Req No

    CategoryMarketing

    LocationUS-IA-Cedar Rapids

    Additional LocationsUS-IA-Cedar Rapids | US-IA-West Branch

    TypeRegular Part-Time

    Union or Non-UnionNon-Union

    DivisionCorporate

    CompanyAltorfer Inc

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