Variable Hour Transit Driver (Blackfoot)

Pocatello Fire Department; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pocatello Fire Department is seeking a Part-time Transit Driver to operate vehicles and provide safe transportation for passengers. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, as well as a Class B CDL with air-brake and passenger endorsements. Strong driving and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities include operating vehicles, collecting fares, conducting vehicle checks, and assisting passengers. The role offers a dynamic working environment with a focus on safety and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with air-brake and passenger endorsements required.
• One year of large vehicle driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Department vehicles for safe and timely transportation.
• Collect fares and check transportation vouchers.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Exceptional customer service

Route navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL with air-brake and passenger endorsements

Job description

Job Description

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Department vehicles, providing passengers with timely, reliable, and safe transportation. Transit Drivers operate buses, vans, paratransit vans for handicapped passengers, and all other vehicles in the Department inventory, depending on assignment.
• Collect fares and/or check passes or transportation vouchers.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip checks of the vehicle including fuel and fluid levels, tires, and mechanical problems or damage.
• Assist passengers on and off bus or vehicle as needed, including operating wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs.
• Answer questions and inquiries from passengers and provide fare and route information, schedules, transfers and maps. Promote positive passenger experience and maintain order in the vehicle.
• Maintain route logs, reports, and documentation.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with air‑brake and passenger endorsements required.
• One year of large vehicle driving experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Classification Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques and objectives of the operation of all vehicles in the Department inventory to provide passengers with timely, reliable and safe transportation.
• Transit routes, schedules, fares and related passenger information.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations affecting the provision of transportation.
• Federal OSHA regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices and operating public transportation vehicles.
• State, local and other applicable traffic and vehicle safety codes and regulations.
• Operation of a personal computer and job‑related software applications.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate all vehicles in the Department inventory to provide passengers with timely, reliable and safe transportation.
• Perform safety and damage inspections and refer potential problems to mechanics.
• Assist passengers on and off bus or vehicle as needed, including operating wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs.
• Operate a personal computer and a two‑way radio.
• Read and interpret maps, schedules, technical manuals and diagrams.
• Maintain route records, logs and documentation.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Communicate effectively in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion and understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard or computer equipment.