Public Transit Driver — Reliable Routes & Community Impact

Southern Colorado Community Action Agency; Bayfield (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Annual Leave

401K

Dental, vision, medical after 3 months

Employee Life Insurance

Employee AD&D

Employee LTD

Job summary

Southern Colorado Community Action Agency is seeking a Road Runner Transit driver to operate a fixed route and demand-response services in Bayfield, CO. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and courteous interactions with the public.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, assisting passengers (including those with disabilities), and ensuring vehicle cleanliness while complying with all regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current driver’s license in good standing for state of residency.
• Commercial Driver's License, P2 Endorsement with Air Brakes a plus.
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate as required by FMCSA regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49).
• Must be insurable by SoCoCAA’s insurance carrier and have a good driving record.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background checks required.
• Ability to relate to and work with the public; work references required.
• Within 3 months, obtain CPR and First Aid certification and remain current.

Responsibilities

• Operate Transit vehicle on a fixed route, adhering to published times and regulations.
• Provide demand-response trips for special needs passengers.
• Record mileage, riders, rider characteristics, and fuel purchases daily.
• Begin routes on time and maintain schedules while offering courteous service.
• Inspect vehicle before and after each shift and complete inspection forms.
• Comply with federal, state, and SoCoCAA random drug/alcohol testing policies.
• Maintain transit vehicle cleanliness and inspect interior/exterior.
• Know transit schedule and local area to answer passenger inquiries politely.
• Maintain neat appearance and positive public interaction; promote Road Runner services.
• Assist disabled passengers as required by transit policies.
• Sit for long periods during shifts and perform light bus-stop maintenance.
• Promote Road Runner and local community with diplomacy; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid certification

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with P2 endorsement

Air Brakes endorsement

Job description

Southern Colorado Community Action Agency is seeking a Road Runner Transit driver to operate a fixed route and demand-response services in Bayfield, CO. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and courteous interactions with the public.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, assisting passengers (including those with disabilities), and ensuring vehicle cleanliness while complying with all regulations.