Variable Hour Transit Driver (Blackfoot)

City of Pocatello; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pocatello is seeking a Part-time Transit Driver to operate vehicles for the Transit Department. Key responsibilities include providing safe and reliable door-to-door transportation for eligible patrons and handling additional tasks as needed in administration and customer service. Candidates must have excellent driving and customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with city officials and the community. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking a flexible, part-time position in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide reliable and safe transportation.
• Experience working in a customer service environment is preferred.
• Skills to maintain cooperative relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Operate Transit Department vehicles on fixed routes or schedules.
• Provide door-to-door transportation for eligible patrons.
• Perform additional duties in administration or dispatch as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Collaboration 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.