Variable Hour Transit Driver (American Falls)

City of Pocatello; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

City of Pocatello is seeking a Part-time Transit Driver to operate Transit Department vehicles on a fixed route or by request. The role demands exceptional customer service skills and safe driving abilities to ensure timely and reliable transportation for passengers. Part-time Transit Drivers may also assist with administration, dispatch, and customer service duties. The position is subject to weather conditions and traffic hazards, requiring a collaborative approach with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship.
• Ability to operate Transit Department vehicles safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate Transit Department vehicles on a fixed route or schedule.
• Provide door-to-door transportation by request for eligible patrons.
• Be assigned duties in administration, dispatch, and customer service.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Job description

Overview

Pocatello Regional Transit accepts applications year-round, even if there are no current openings. Applications will be reviewed as positions become available.

The Part-time Transit Driver operates Transit Department vehicles on a fixed route or schedule, or provides door-to-door transportation by request for eligible patrons. The job requires safe driving skills and exceptional customer service skills to ensure passengers are served in a timely, reliable, and safe manner.

Part-time Transit Drivers may be assigned additional and/or alternate duties in administration, dispatch, Medicaid dispatch, customer service, paratransit, ticketing, and freight operations.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment is a Department vehicle and shop environment that may include exposure to weather conditions and traffic hazards. The noise level is generally moderate.