City And Rural Rides is accepting applications for one Full Time Driver and one Part Time Driver to work in Eastland County.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive vehicles to provide demand response curb to curb transportation to the residents of its service area with door-to-door service available for elderly and disabled passengers upon request and determination of need.
- Enter and exit vehicles at each stop to assist or offer assistance to customers.
- Operate vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure that vehicles are in good operating conditions at all times.
- Report problems found during daily vehicle inspection to dispatch.
- To dispatch and supervisor during operation of vehicle.
- Submit purchase requisition for needed repairs on agency vehicles.
- Report to assigned work location to start and end shift.
- Daily driver manifests and interoffice correspondence are received by email.
- Abide by daily schedule.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ensure timely submission of all required agency paperwork including but not limited to:
- Weekly fare collection report,
- Driver daily manifest,
- Time sheets,
- Request for leave,
- Overtime request,
- Purchase requisition,
- Incident and accident report forms, and
- Fuel receipts.
- Maintain petty cash fund (if applicable) and ensures that all receipts are logged and cash on hand and balance spent equals.
- Submit petty cash report to Administrative office for reimbursement on consistent basis.
- Maneuver and Secure passenger wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. (Failure to properly secure will result in termination)
- Maintain two-way radio or cell phone communication with dispatchers in order for daily activities to be logged at administrative office.
- Clean interior of vehicle on daily basis and wash exterior of vehicle at minimum of one time per week (more frequent if required due to weather).
- Coordinate daily schedule with other drivers to ensure that customers are picked up and transported in timely manner and reports problems to Dispatch and/or appropriate Supervisor.
- Abide by all policies and procedures of agency and funding sources.
- Sell prepaid fare passes, issue receipt, and submit copy of receipt to Administrative office.
- Notify Dispatch of all schedule changes including no shows, added trips, and cancelations on daily basis.
- Maintain a professional and business like appearance at all times including good personal hygiene and grooming standards that result in a clean, neat, and professional appearance.
- Deal with public on a daily basis, professionally.
- Drive during inclement weather as required. Participate in orientation and ongoing trainings which occur on quarterly basis.
- Complies with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to operate computer, email, multi-function printer, and two-way radio.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a defensive driving certification and CPR/first aid certification.
CDL with passenger endorsement preferred, but not required.
Minimum Pay: $13.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Maximum Pay: $14.00 Per hour
Job Order #16048826