Driver

Paycom - ATS; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Transit Services in Lake CA seeks a Bus Operator to transport passengers safely and courteously, adhering to schedules and routes. You will drive a vehicle for daily shifts, maintain a clean bus, and assist passengers as needed.

Requirements include a current CDL, VTT, passenger endorsement, and a clean driving record, with English literacy for reporting and forms. Pre-employment drug/alcohol tests and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Current Valid Commercial Driver's License.
• VTT (verification for Transit Training).
• Passenger endorsement required.
• Must have safe driving record: limited violations/accidents in past 36 months.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to complete reports and forms.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol tests and related checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate bus safely and courteously to transport passengers.
• Adhere to very exact time schedules and routes.
• Maintain clean bus interior and ensure passenger safety.
• Wear uniform and comply with grooming standards; work irregular hours and shifts.

Skills

CDL

VTT

Passenger endorsement

MVR safety

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LAKE TRANSIT SERVICES 828 - LOWER LAKE, CA 95457, Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.50 Hourly, Job Category: Transportation, Summary: Operates bus, transports passengers in a safe and timely and courteous manner, communicates with and assist passengers by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time, as required.
• Work irregular hours and days, overtime, weekends, holidays, variable shifts, and evenings.
• Work to a very exact time schedule.
• Wear a uniform and comply with neat grooming and person hygiene standards.
• Drive a vehicle in traffic continuously and safely between six and eight hours a day.
• Deal with the public effectively.
• Be courteous, friendly and helpful toward all passengers and the public in general.
• Work as a cooperative team member with fellow employees and supervisors.
• Must not deviate from route at any time unless advised by a Supervisor.
• Must keep interior of the bus clean.
• Must complete a thorough Pre-Trip Inspection each day.
• Never personally handle fare.

Qualifications

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Current Valid Commercial Drivers License.
• VTT (verification for Transit Training)
• Passenger endorsement

Other Position Requirements

• Must have a safe driving record: No more than two (2) Minor violations in the past thirty-six (36) months; No more than one (1) chargeable accidents in the past thirty-six (36) months; no Major violation in the past thirty-six (36) months.
• Must have never failed or refused to take a drug and/or alcohol test, without satisfactorily completing an FTA-approved substance abuse program.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to understand street signs, maps, i.e. Thomas Guide, traffic signs and be able to satisfactorily complete reports and forms.
• Must satisfactorily complete and maintain the following: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) assessment, pre-employment drug/alcohol tests, pre-employment DMV physical, background investigation, acquire DM certifications: VTT as required.
• Sitting for long periods of time from 2, 4, 8 or possibly 10 hours a day, during your shift while driving a bus.
• Releasing a hand brake, turning the steering wheel, getting into and out of the drivers seat, wearing a seatbelt, assisting wheelchair passengers boarding and un-boarding a bus, securing wheelchair using a 4-point system.
• Must abide by all company safety rules and guidelines.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.