Variable Hour Transit Driver Pocatello/Chubbuck

Pocatello Fire Department; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pocatello Fire Department is looking for a Part-time Transit Driver to operate vehicles safely and efficiently. The role requires strong customer service skills to ensure timely and safe transportation for passengers. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and a Class B CDL with endorsements.

The successful applicant will perform vehicle inspections, maintain documentation, and assist passengers as needed while fostering a positive experience. Join our team and contribute to the community!

Qualifications

• Safe driving of Transit Department vehicles.
• One year of large vehicle driving experience preferred.
• Ability to assist and interact positively with passengers.

Responsibilities

• Operate Department vehicles safely for passenger transportation.
• Conduct vehicle inspections before and after trips.
• Maintain route logs and documentation as required.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Ability to assist passengers

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 duties in administration, dispatch, Medicaid dispatch, customer service, paratransit, ticketing, and freight operations. The position requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected officials, employees, other organizations, and the general public. The work environment is a Department vehicle and shop environment, which may expose workers to weather conditions, traffic hazards, and moderate noise levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Department vehicles, providing passengers with timely, reliable, and safe transportation.


• 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 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; provide fare and route information, schedules, transfers, and maps; promote positive passenger experience; maintain order in the vehicle.


• Maintain route logs, reports, and documentation.


• Perform all work duties in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Class B CDL with air‑brake and passenger endorsements required.


• One (1) year of large vehicle driving experience preferred.


• Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Classification Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Operations, techniques, and objectives of operating 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 to the public.


• Federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to 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.

Skill and Ability 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.


• Operate 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 the necessary level for efficient job performance.


• Complete assignments in a timely fashion; 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.