Driver (Part-Time)

Community Transit of Watertown Sisseton; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Transit of Watertown-Sisseton, Inc. seeks a Transit Driver in Redfield. This part-time, non-exempt role involves operating buses on scheduled routes, performing pre-trip inspections, and assisting passengers with courtesy and safety.

CDL is not required, with duties supervised by the Co-Executive Director in the Watertown office. The position emphasizes punctuality, safe driving, and strong customer service as part of daily operations, including timekeeping and reporting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Safe driving record and punctual attendance.
• Ability to operate basic transit communications equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus on scheduled routes to transport the public.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance reporting.
• Assist passengers and manage fares or donations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report safety concerns.
• Communicate delays or issues to dispatcher.
• Submit daily time sheets and bus reports.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Hygiene & uniforms

Radio & dispatch tech

Mathematics

Communication

Following instructions

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Two-way radio

Mobile phone

Bus dispatch computer

Job description

Job Title: Transit Driver

Reports To: Co-Executive Director

Location: Redfield Office

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Co-Executive Director in the Watertown office, the Transit Driver is responsible for driving the buses to transport passengers over specified routes in the town of Redfield and Spink County, according to an established time schedule. *CDL NOT REQUIRED*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Drive bus on scheduled routes to transport the public
• Perform pre-trip inspection checks to ensure all functions of the bus are accurately operating to ensure compliance with regulatory safety precautions
• Perform routine and operational maintenance on the bus and report to proper personnel all routine maintenance and repairs including needed oil changes, tire repairs and changes, physical damage to vehicles, flushes, etc.
• Comply with all traffic regulations and report any accidents
• Keep interior and exterior of vehicles clean
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
• Communicate with dispatcher as to delays and/or problems with passenger pick up
• Keep bus fueled
• Assist passengers in boarding(s) and with packages as necessary
• Collect donations or fares, count and submit to office
• Project a positive image to the public and provide exceptional customer service skills speaking in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies
• Submit daily time sheets and complete daily and monthly bus reports

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Do not smoke on or near the bus and do not allow others to do so either
• Attend meetings, trainings, or seminars as requested
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies
• Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safe driving record
• Demonstrated ability to drive all transit vehicles in a safe manner
• Maintain good personal hygiene at all times and wear the uniforms provided
• Ability to operate a variety of communication equipment, including two-way radio, mobile telephone and computer mobile dispatch, and scheduling transit system
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide using numbers
• Effective in communication with Transit staff and the public
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform detailed but uninvolved written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work with and get along with a variety of people and personalities by being courteous, respectful and helpful
• Ability to be punctual

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to complete reports by writing and adding numbers
• Ability to carry out verbal instructions
• A reliable employment history demonstrating punctuality and good attendance

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND EXAMINATIONS:

• Valid South Dakota Driver’s License
• Federal regulations require pre-employment, reasonable, suspicious, random, post-accident and return to duty and return to duty drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Maintain current training and certifications as deemed necessary for transit operations including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, PASS (wheelchair lift) training for ramp, lift and securement, passenger sensitivity, defensive driving, fire safety and evacuation training, etc.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical stamina to lift, carry, pull, push, stoop and/or otherwise move when transporting individuals and using other equipment. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull wheelchairs for challenged passengers
• Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Drive in extreme and fluctuating outside weather and road conditions

*Community Transit of Watertown-Sisseton, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*