Driver - Owensville, MO.

OATS; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OATS Transit is hiring drivers in Owensville, MO to operate mini-vans, Ford Transits, or wide-body buses. The role requires a CDL or Class E license, clean driving record, and DOT physical.

Expect to assist riders, ensure safety, and maintain vehicle readiness; a tablet is used for trip info, with competitive benefits after the probation period. Positions include full-time or part-time shifts, with daily responsibilities, training, and strict adherence to federal and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 23 years of age.
• Class E or CDL license with ≤4 points.
• Must pass U.S. DOT physical and road test.
• Must pass drug screening and random testing.
• Bondable without prior issues.
• Using a vehicle tablet; computer experience a plus.
• Proactive, helpful can-do attitude and flexible scheduling.
• Neat and organized, able to work independently.
• Must handle physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist riders on and off the bus with respect and courtesy.
• Safely secure wheelchairs and mobility devices.
• Maintain clean, well-kept vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Use in-vehicle tablet for trip updates and timing.
• Complete required paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Attend routine paid training and follow rules/regulations.

Skills

Age 23 or older

Ability to pass DOT physical

Drug screening compliance

Bondable

Tablet/computer experience

Flexible schedules

Neat, organized

Physical stamina

Education

High School

Tools

Tablet enabled vehicle

Job description

Join a team that is making a difference in your community! OATS Transit is a non-profit transportation provider serving thousands of seniors, individuals with disabilities and the rural general public in Missouri. We are hiring for drivers throughout Missouri who are assigned to mini-vans, Ford Transits or a wide body bus.

Job Details

Job Location: Owensville, Mo - Gasconade County - Owensville, MO 65066

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.01 - $17.01 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Driver

Driver Job Description

• Treat riders with respect, dignity and courtesy; drivers are required to assist all riders on and off the bus.
• Safely secure wheelchairs and other mobility devices and follow all applicable procedures.
• Be responsible for the excellent condition and cleanliness of an assigned OATS vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and report issues for repairs.
• Utilize in-vehicle tablet to receive trip information, updates and validate pick-up and drop-off times.
• Complete required paperwork and submit to regional office in timely manner.
• Attend routine paid training.
• Comply with federal/state/company rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 23 years of age.
• Class E or CDL license is required with no more than 4 points assessed.
• Must be able to pass a U.S. DOT physical and road test.
• Must take and pass drug screening, and undergo random drug/alcohol testing.
• Must be bondable
• Every driver is required to use a computer tablet in their vehicle, so computer experience a plus.
• Have a proactive, helpful, can-do attitude with the flexibility to adjust to different schedules and routes.
• Neat, organized, able to work independently.
• This is an active job that requires many physical demands including sitting, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Holidays- 13 company-paid holidays observed.
• Paid Time Off - Program is based on hours worked.
• Health Insurance- Available after 90th day (excellent rates for spouse & family coverage too.)
• Dental Insurance- Employee premium as low as $5/month.
• Vision Insurance - Employee premium as low as $8/month.
• Life Insurance- Company-paid life insurance for employees working 22+ hours/week.
• Flexible Spending Account- Cafeteria Plan, Section 125.
• 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan- Voluntary retirement plan, no company match.
• Supplemental Insurance- Employee pays full premium.
• Employee Assistance Program