Flexible Public Transit Driver – Wheelchair Accessible

Gateway Community Action Agency; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & CERS Retirement

Job summary

Gateway Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute Transportation Driver for the Montgomery County Outreach Office in Mt Sterling, KY. The role involves operating a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, transporting passengers as needed, and performing safety checks on the vehicle.

No CDL is required, and hours are on an as-needed basis. A valid KY driver's license, clean driving record, and background check are required; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Clean driving record and valid KY driver’s license.
• Criminal background check required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 15-passenger handicapped-accessible vehicle in a safe, professional manner.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle readiness.
• Escort passengers, assist with boarding/deboarding, and operate accessibility features as needed.
• Collect fares, report records, and support dispatch with route planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of vehicle and work area; report any issues.
• Provide backup support to Dispatcher and other Drivers as required.
• Comply with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet policies and Gateway procedures.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Ethics & Integrity

Organizational Understanding

Planning & Time Management

Professionalism

Reliability

Safety/Risk Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gateway Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute Transportation Driver for the Montgomery County Outreach Office in Mt Sterling, KY. The role involves operating a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, transporting passengers as needed, and performing safety checks on the vehicle.

No CDL is required, and hours are on an as-needed basis. A valid KY driver's license, clean driving record, and background check are required; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.