TRANSIT DRIVER

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is seeking a transportation professional to operate buses or vans, transporting clients to various locations. The role includes pre/post-trip vehicle checks, refueling, recordkeeping, and coordination via two-way radio.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED, and one year of commercial driving experience, with a valid CDL and Passenger Endorsement. Ability to perform routine maintenance and adhere to safety protocols is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year commercial driving experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid CDL with Passenger Endorsement as per State law or requirement.

Responsibilities

• Drives a bus, van, or other motorized vehicle for transporting clients to locations.
• Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities including refueling and logs.
• Communicates via two-way radio to receive pick up and drop off instructions; maintains records.

Skills

Driving a bus

Customer service

Two-way radio

Recordkeeping

Geographic layout

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

This is the first of two levels in the Transportation series. Incumbents transport clients and maintain an assigned vehicle. Responsibilities may include inspecting an assigned vehicle to identify maintenance needs; receiving transportation requests by radio and/or phone; assisting clients in and out of a vehicle; transporting clients to a variety of locations; and documenting work activities.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Drives a bus, van, or other motorized vehicle for the purpose of transporting clients to applicable locations.
• Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities which includes conducting re-fueling activities, maintaining assigned fuel use logs, and reporting perceived or potential bus defects.
• Communicates via two-way radio to receive pick up and drop off instructions; maintains records of arrival, departure, and travel times.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year commercial driving experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENT

Valid Commercial or Chauffeur's Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement as per State law or requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position 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.

KNOWLEDGE

• Safe driving practices;
• Customer service principles;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Geographic layout of the Parish;
• Two-way radio communications.

SKILLS

• Driving a bus;
• Providing customer service;
• Operating a two-way radio;
• Conducting bus inspections and recognizing defects;
• Completing forms, reports, and/or logs;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and oils.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

UNIFORM

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.