Job Status: This position is part-time, 15-20 hours per week.

Job Schedule: Mostly day shifts. Some evening and weekend availability a plus.

Wage: $24.00/hour



General Summary:

Drives para-transit bus, which provides transportation for seniors and individuals with a disability.



Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Operates vehicles in a safe and prudent manner (75%)

Picks up and delivers riders as per dispatcher instruction;

Assists riders when necessary, such as getting onto and off of the bus;

Ensures all passengers are properly secured with appropriate restraints, including mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.);

Reports any accident or incident, no matter how minor, to the Transportation Program Manager;

Maintains order and control on the bus at all times;

Proficiently operates wheel chair lifts, two-way radios and other special equipment, as well as a variety of vehicles (e.g. vans or paratransit buses);



2. Completes daily inspection and maintenance of the bus (10%)

Pre-trip vehicle inspections prior to start of shift;

Sweeps, cleans and washes bus (inside and out) to maintain a professional level of appearance;

Ensures any deficiencies noted are reported to Dispatcher or Manager;

Monitors and reports preventative maintenance prior to it being due per schedule;

Fuels bus and checks oil, and other fluids as needed;

Checks tires, lights, wipers, and general bus condition;

Assesses potential problems and consults with supervisor before taking further action



3. Performs various record keeping duties (10%)

Tallies riders;

Collects and tallies daily donations;

Maintains mileage log



4. Organizational Participation (5%)

Attend all organizational team meetings

Read the weekly news to stay informed

Participate in trainings and wellness days when available

Conduct respectful, professional, and effective conversations with customers and volunteers regarding behavioral expectations, program compliance, and HRDC property standards.