Transporter I (part-time)

Gaston County; Gaston (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County ACCESS Central Transportation seeks a Transporter I to provide timely, cost-efficient public transportation services. The role emphasizes safe passenger transport, logging trips, vehicle inspections, and customer assistance in a compliant, professional manner.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21, possess two years of driving experience, and hold a valid license per state requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Must be bondable, courteous, dependable and able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Transports passengers to and from destinations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate daily trip logs and accounts for fares.
• Inspects vehicle before and after routes and fuels as needed.
• Operates 2-way radio to communicate passenger information.
• Provides physical assistance to passengers entering/exiting the vehicle.
• Ensures safety precautions are followed during operation.
• Keeps the vehicle clean inside and out.
• Participates in quarterly trainings to improve knowledge and skills.

Skills

Driving experience

People skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 321

Department: ACCESS OPERATIONS

Job classification: TRANSPORTER I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation

Summary

It is the mission of Gaston County ACCESS Central Transportation to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and of Gaston County by providing timely, cost efficient, high quality, general public and human service transportation.

Examples of duties

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $16.88 - $20.04

• Transports passengers to and from destinations in the safest and most efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate daily trip logs and provides necessary data for ACCESS’ accounting system as required; receives and accounts for all fares as collected daily.
• Inspects vehicles prior to beginning of a route and at the end of shift; inspecting for any service or maintenance concerns. Responsible for getting fuel at the propane and fueling stations.
• Operates 2-way radio equipment to receive or provide passenger information.
• Provides physical assistance to passengers upon entering or exiting the vehicle; monitors and controls client’s behavior during vehicle operation.
• Ensures that all applicable safety precautions are taken during vehicle operation.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the inside and outside of the vehicle.
• Participates in quarterly trainings to improve knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or GED and must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years of driving experience.

• Must be able to accept and follow instructions.
• Having a working telephone at place of residence is a necessity for this position.
• Must be bondable, courteous, dependable and able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs.
• A valid North Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained within three months of employment.

Supplemental information

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment

In compliance with G.S.153A-94.2 (b), if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties.