CDL, Full-Time Transit Bus Driver

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated local agency as a Bus Driver, where your role is vital in providing safe and efficient transportation services to the Central Oregon community. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of local residents while enjoying a supportive work environment. You'll be the first point of contact for passengers, ensuring their safety and comfort as you navigate the beautiful landscapes of Oregon. With a focus on teamwork and community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to contribute positively while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. Embrace the chance to grow with a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in public service.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Oregon driver's license and previous driving experience.
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation services for public passengers.
• Interact professionally with passengers and maintain safety.

Skills

Commercial driving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Geographic knowledge

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR

Defensive driving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Commercial vehicle

Job description

Local Bus Drivers needed! Starting at $24.18 per hour! Are you looking for long-term, steady work with great benefits? Are you service oriented and want to play an important part in the local community? Come join a growing local agency. Cascades East Transit is looking for qualified drivers to operate transit buses throughout the Central Oregon community. Looking for more flexibility? Some part-time positions may be available.

Role of Department:
The overarching purpose of COIC's transportation program is to strengthen regional transportation services and infrastructure through the development and implementation of regionally-based transportation plans, administration and operations, service coordination, and project development.

Job Purpose:
Provide safe and efficient transportation services for Central Oregon public transportation passengers. As the initial contact with the public, Drivers must be courteous and professional and be able to represent COIC in a manner that will maintain and promote the positive reputation of the organization. Drivers must be capable of dealing with a wide range of personalities, physical abilities and passenger situations. Must treat passengers with respect and understanding. Drivers will assure safety for themselves and passengers at all times. Drivers will assist in reporting, training, and quality assurance activities. Drivers are responsible for ticket inventory and the accurate recording of vehicle, passenger and other data.

Qualifications:

• Ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle assuring the safety of the passengers as they enter, ride on and exit the vehicle;
• Must meet standards for a safety-sensitive position;
• Must have good working knowledge of motor vehicles;
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions to perform work;
• Ability to report to work on time and maintain a strong attendance record;
• Have knowledge of the geographic service area;
• Represent COIC in a manner that will maintain and promote the positive reputation of the organization;
• Interact with a wide range of personalities and situations and be able to treat the diverse ridership with respect and understanding; Maintain a good rapport with the general public;
• Interact positively with passengers and co-workers;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Attend mandatory meetings, as required;
• Ability to follow COIC safety and operational rules and procedures;
• Ability to remain current on all required trainings including, but not limited, to First Aid, CPR, Defensive driving, and PASS;
• Must complete HIPAA training requirements;
• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and access to a private vehicle or equivalent means of transportation;
• Must have previous driving experience;
• Must have a current Oregon CDL of the appropriate class for the vehicle being driven with passenger endorsement and the air brake restriction lifted if appropriate;
• Current Medical Examiners Certificate, or ability to obtain within 1 week of hire;
• Ability to pass post-offer criminal background and driving background check, including driving history. No more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months and no convictions of driving under the influence of any prohibited substance;
• Must have a driving record which demonstrates adherence to safety in the operation of motor vehicles and adherence to traffic laws and regulations;
• Must have no criminal conviction which may, in the sole judgment of COIC, constitute a threat to property or the safety of others. No history of class A felony offenses; time frame for Class B or C felony is 15 years; time frame for Class A, B or C misdemeanor is 10 years;
• Ability to successfully pass a post-offer DOT/FTA pre-employment drug test;
• Must be available for varying shifts.

Education Requirements:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required. Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a public passenger vehicle.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Communication; must speak and communicate effectively when using two-way-radio, when communicating with supervisors, co-workers and passengers. Vision; ability to see details at a distance; near vision to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer); depth perception to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. Manual labor; work outdoors subject to all types of weather conditions. Subject to vehicle noise, fumes, odors and dust and animal dander. Subject to low risk of injury due to vehicle accidents, mechanical failures.

COIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.