Driver - Para Transit

OCCK, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OCCK, Inc. seeks a dependable bus driver to transport passengers along designated routes in Salina, KS. You will operate a bus safely and courteously, following route schedules and company policies. Strong driving record and CDL with Passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 30 days) are required.

Responsibilities include defensive driving, reporting issues, assisting passengers, and maintaining professional public relations with riders and the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must have three years driving experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have Kansas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a proven work history.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral directions.
• Ability to read a road map.
• Experience in driving a school bus or public transportation bus preferred.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the auto insurance company providing coverage for OCCK vehicles

Responsibilities

• The driver is responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner according to the assigned route.
• Responsible for driving defensively and reacting to emergency situations to ensure the safety of the passengers and the safety of the general public.
• Responsible for following established company policies and procedures regarding the transportation of passengers, vehicle safety and appearance
• Responsible for reporting of mechanical, traffic, or behavioral problems encountered;
• Responsible for assisting passengers, if needed, to maintain positive public relations with the passengers in the provision of ongoing transportation services.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Communication skills

Map reading

Experience in school/public bus

Job description

The driver is responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner according to the assigned route.

• Responsible for driving defensively and reacting to emergency situations to ensure the safety of the passengers and the safety of the general public.
• Responsible for following established company policies and procedures regarding the transportation of passengers, vehicle safety and appearance
• Responsible for reporting of mechanical, traffic, or behavioral problems encountered;
• Responsible for assisting passengers, if needed, to maintain positive public relations with the passengers in the provision of ongoing transportation services.

Requirements

• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must have three years driving experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have Kansas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a proven work history.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral directions.
• Ability to read a road map.
• Experience in driving a school bus or public transportation bus preferred.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the auto insurance company providing coverage for OCCK vehicles

Equal Opportunity Employer

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