Compassionate Dial-A-Ride Driver (Part-Time, 30h)

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Peoria is seeking friendly, safety-minded Dial-A-Ride drivers to provide reliable transportation and great service to our citizens. This part-time position is 30 hours per week, with responsibilities including safe vehicle operations, assisting passengers, and logging trip data. Arizona license with Passenger Endorsement is required upon hire.

The role emphasizes serving seniors and disabled passengers, maintaining vehicle readiness, and collecting transit fares as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience. Moderate previous experience required in the same or similar positions.
• High school graduation or equivalency.
• Valid Arizona Class “C” Driver’s License (with Passenger Endorsement) required upon hire.
• Work requires moderate physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient vehicle operations for the purpose of transporting passengers.
• Assists passengers, including seniors and disabled, in boarding and exiting the vehicle as necessary.
• Secure mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) in the vehicle.
• Provide general information to the public regarding Dial-A-Ride services.
• Logs all stops on daily route manifest, completes incident and accident reports, daily vehicle inspection reports and reports vehicle malfunctions.
• Complete company forms, maintain accurate trip data and use vehicle equipment such as onboard radio and computer system.
• Complete daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip vehicle inspections, interior cleaning and vehicle refueling.
• Collect and records pre-established transit fares.

Skills

Safety-minded

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Arizona Class C Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

City of Peoria is seeking friendly, safety-minded Dial-A-Ride drivers to provide reliable transportation and great service to our citizens. This part-time position is 30 hours per week, with responsibilities including safe vehicle operations, assisting passengers, and logging trip data. Arizona license with Passenger Endorsement is required upon hire.

The role emphasizes serving seniors and disabled passengers, maintaining vehicle readiness, and collecting transit fares as part of daily duties.