Public Transit Driver (Part-Time)

Delaware, County of (OH); Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County (OH) is seeking a responsible bus driver to safely operate public transit vehicles, transporting passengers to scheduled locations in Delaware County and adjacent counties.

Applicants must meet DOT medical and background checks, hold a valid driver license, and be able to work 25+ hours per week with rotating Saturdays. The role requires reading maps, assisting elderly or disabled riders, and maintaining vehicle safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver license; CDL with passenger endorsement optional; acceptable driving record.
• Post-offer DOT medical exam, employment verification, and criminal background check; drug/alcohol screen.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local bus driving requirements and traffic laws.
• Ability to operate a passenger bus, wheelchair lift, and computer.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance for buses/vans.
• Ability to read maps and navigate unfamiliar areas.
• Ability to work with elderly/disabled passengers and manage difficult situations.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, early mornings, evenings, and possible overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive public-transit vehicles and transport passengers to scheduled locations.
• Operate a passenger bus and wheelchair lift.
• Read and interpret manifests for bus stops and routes.
• Maintain safe driving practices and vehicle safety standards.
• Work with elderly, disabled, or medically fragile clients.
• Meet DOT medical requirements and pass background checks.
• Work a minimum of 25 hours per week with rotating Saturdays.

Skills

Defensive driving

Vehicle safety

Bus operation

Wheelchair lift

Reading maps

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for safely driving public-transit vehicles and transporting passengers to pre-scheduled locations in Delaware and adjacent counties. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week and rotating Saturdays. Operating hours are available at https://www.delcotransit.com/resources/hours-of-operation.

• High School Diploma or GED;
• A valid driver license (required) or a commercial driver license with passenger endorsement (optional), and have an acceptable driving record;
• Successful completion of post-offer Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination and of previous employment verification and criminal background investigation; a post-offer drug and alcohol screen is also required. Must also continue to meet driver fitness standards, as determined by periodic DOT medical examination;
• Knowledge of the federal, state and local requirements, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and standard practices of bus driving and of BMV traffic laws, defensive driving and vehicle safety;
• Ability to operate a passenger bus, wheelchair lift, and computer;
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance measures connected with buses/vans;
• Knowledge of the Delaware County area including the ability to read maps and drive to unfamiliar areas;
• Ability to operate a bus in inclement weather conditions and to read and understand manifests in order to determine specific bus stops and instructions for transporting passengers;
• Ability to work effectively with clients and customers, specifically elderly, disabled or medically fragile individuals who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function within reasonable range of constructive behaviors; and of blood-borne pathogen procedures and of sanitation of bodily fluids; and
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including some holidays, early mornings, evenings, and possible occasional overtime.