BUS DRIVER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Frederick (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Development Corporation (CADC) seeks a Bus Driver for the Frederick area. Operate bus/van for agency services, including fixed routes and demand/response trips, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL for 16+ seating, and First Aid/CPR certification. Candidates must pass safety training and drug testing as per policy, and be able to work with the public.

Qualifications

• Safe driving record required and must meet CDL standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid CDL for 16+ seating capacity and First Aid/CPR certification are required.
• Able to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle safely at all times, following regulations and agency policies.
• Perform pre-route vehicle inspection and report issues to supervisor.
• Assist passengers entering/exiting, including children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Coordinate pickups with riders as needed.
• Calculate fares and handle deposits as required.
• Attend driver safety training as scheduled.
• Follow accident and first aid procedures per agency policy.
• Submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing.

Skills

Safe driving record

Public interaction

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Frederick RRT - Frederick , OK 73542

TRANSPORTATION BUS DRIVER

DEPARTMENT Red River Transportation

GRADE 1

CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO Executive Director/Program Director/Route Supervisor

SAFETY SENSITIVE YES

Employee must understand that he/she is an ambassador for the Agency and represents Agency values and principals. Attitude and personal appearance are important ingredients to public relations and representation of Community Action Development Corporation (CADC). Dress and personal appearance requirements may be made by Program Directors and the Executive Director that project appropriate image or impact health and safety issues.

CADC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICE PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

Job Summary

Operates bus or van for Agency. May drive fixed routes, demand/response service, contract services, or other trips as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in a safe manner at all times, observing all state and city regulations, as well as Agency policies and procedures.
• Performs physical inspection of vehicle before the start of each route and notifies route supervisor or transportation director about any problems.
• Assists passengers in entering and exiting the bus as needed, particularly young children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
• Maintains accurate daily logs.
• When necessary, should contact rider to arrange time of pickup.
• Calculates fares correctly and makes bank deposits as requested by supervisor.
• Must attend driver safety training programs as required.
• Must understand and follow accident and first aid procedures, as well as Agency policies for drivers.
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing as outlined in Agency Substance Abuse Policy.

Qualifications

• Safe driving record imperative.
• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must hold valid Commercial Drivers’ License for vehicles with seating capacity of 16 or more.
• Must hold valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must be able to work with the public.

Physical Demands

Employee must be able to see and hear and must be able to spend long hours sitting and driving the bus. Must also be physically capable of operating wheelchair lifts and physically supporting riders as necessary.