Variable Hour Transit Driver (Preston)

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

Job summary

City of Pocatello is seeking a Part-time Transit Driver to operate vehicles for the Transit Department. The role involves providing transportation on fixed routes or by request and requires excellent driving and customer service skills. Candidates should be able to maintain positive relationships with the public and collaborate with city officials. A moderate noise environment with exposure to weather conditions is expected in this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate Transit Department vehicles safely.
• Exceptional customer service skills to ensure passenger safety and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles on fixed routes or provide door-to-door transportation.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with other officials and the public.

Skills

Safe driving skills

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.