Door-to-Door Bus Driver: Safe Transit, Community Impact

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site fitness centers

IPERS retirement

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

12 paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Linn County is seeking a LIFTS Bus Driver to provide door-to-door transportation for elderly and disabled passengers. You will ensure safety, comfort, and assistance while navigating traffic, performing routine vehicle inspections, and supporting dispatch coordination.

You will drive county vehicles, assist with boarding, fare collection, and securing mobility devices, and engage customers to reduce isolation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of paid driving, customer service, or human services experience.
• Experience driving trucks/vans/buses strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Safely drives a county-operated van or bus along scheduled or demand-response routes.
• Assists passengers in boarding and disembarking, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices.
• Provides door-to-door support including walking clients to and from their home or destination, carrying groceries or packages when needed.
• Confirms trip destinations with passengers and assists with fare collection or token processing.
• Engages passengers to reduce isolation and ensure a friendly ride experience.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections and reports issues to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Maintains contact with dispatch via radio or mobile to receive schedule updates and emergencies.
• Keeps vehicle interior and exterior clean and orderly, including securement equipment.

Connaissances

Customer service

Driving

Safety awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Wheelchair lifts

Pre-trip inspections

Description du poste

Linn County is seeking a LIFTS Bus Driver to provide door-to-door transportation for elderly and disabled passengers. You will ensure safety, comfort, and assistance while navigating traffic, performing routine vehicle inspections, and supporting dispatch coordination.

You will drive county vehicles, assist with boarding, fare collection, and securing mobility devices, and engage customers to reduce isolation.