Driver (Part-Time)

Community Transit of Watertown Sisseton; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Transit of Watertown Sisseton is seeking a part-time Transit Driver to operate buses on scheduled routes in Watertown and Codington County. The role includes pre-trip inspections, passenger assistance, fare collection, and timely reporting.

Applicants should have a safe driving record, good communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse passengers. CDL not required. Position supports public transit services in the Watertown area.

Qualifications

• Safe driving record
• Ability to drive all transit vehicles safely
• Good personal hygiene and uniform wear
• Ability to operate dispatch and communications equipment
• Basic math for fares and reports
• Clear communication with staff and the public
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work with diverse people and be courteous

Responsibilities

• Drive bus on scheduled routes to transport the public
• Perform pre-trip inspections for safety and compliance
• Report maintenance and repair needs
• Comply with traffic regulations and report accidents
• Assist passengers and collect fares
• Submit daily time sheets and monthly bus reports

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Two-way radio

Math skills

Communication

punctuality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Transit Driver

Reports To: Co-Executive Director

Location: Watertown and Codington County

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 Watertown and Codington 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*