Part‑Time Transit Driver — Safe, Customer‑Focused Service

US Lawns; Pocatello, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pocatello is seeking a part-time Transit Driver to operate departmental vehicles on a fixed route or on-demand for eligible patrons. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service in a potentially dynamic urban environment.

Responsibilities include fare collection, pre/post-trip inspections, assisting passengers, and maintaining route logs. Requires a High School diploma or GED and a Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements required.
• One year of large vehicle driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates department vehicles to provide passengers with timely, reliable, and safe transportation.
• Collects fares and/or checks passes or transportation vouchers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Assists passengers on and off the bus, including wheelchair lift operation.
• Maintains route logs and documentation.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Wheelchair lift operation

Map reading / interpretation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Wheelchair lift

Vehicle inspection tools

Job description

The City of Pocatello is seeking a part-time Transit Driver to operate departmental vehicles on a fixed route or on-demand for eligible patrons. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service in a potentially dynamic urban environment.

Responsibilities include fare collection, pre/post-trip inspections, assisting passengers, and maintaining route logs. Requires a High School diploma or GED and a Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.