Bus operator

Job Description

Job Summary: Suntransit Transportation utilizes wheelchair accessible vans to transport passengers, and operates seven days a week. Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Tasks: 80% Safely transport clients from door of origin to door of destination, including assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle. Maintain a professional, courteous and caring relationship with all passengers and general public. Comply with all city, county, state, federal and Suntransit safety rules, laws, policies, procedure and regulations. 10% conduct a daily Vehicle Inspection of each vehicle prior to use, and conduct a Post-Trip Inspection at the end of each shift. Report all vehicle safety concerns and malfunctions to supervisor or maintenance staff. Clean vehicle interior on a daily basis including sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces. 5% Complete required paperwork, including accurately reporting all trips delivered, reporting unsafe sites, and passenger safety concerns to supervisory staff. 5% Participate in all mandatory Safety meetings and Refresher trainings. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Education & Experience: - Drivers must successfully complete 24 hours of employer training upon hire, including First Aid/CPR, Smith System Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance Techniques, and Diversity Training. Minimum Qualifications: -Must be 21 years of age -Valid Minnesota State driver's license, and a clean driving record for the past 3 years: no serious moving violations, no at-fault accidents, no DWI’s -Successfully pass the training provided by Suntransit Transportation and obtain Class B Passenger Endorsement Permit -Ability to pass pre-employment substance abuse test and abide with company Substance Abuse Policy, including random drug testing -Ability to pass pre-employment driving tests -Ability to physically perform position duties -Effective communication skills, both oral and written -Excellent customer service skills -Self-motivated with an ability to prioritize and problem-solve -Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, co-workers and general public -Strong map-reading skills, and general geographic knowledge of Rochester Minnesota -Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages Physical Demands/Working Conditions: This position works in an office 5% of the time doing paperwork and in the parking lot securing the van, and 95% of the time in the field. Employees spend 70% of the time in the field driving and 25% of the time in the field loading and unloading clients. Position requires employee to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, and push/pull up to 75 pounds occasionally. Standing and use of stairs to assist passengers to/from and on/off vehicle required occasionally. Bending, squatting and reaching to secure mobility aides required occasionally. Position requires sitting to drive frequently. Walking required occasionally. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Suntranit is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour