Transit Driver

Classification Title

Transit Driver

Department

NATURE OF WORK: This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of passengers within the Nisqually community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate transit vehicles on assigned routes maintaining established time schedules.
• Provide information to the community regarding available transportation services and transportation policy.
• Perform pre-operation safety inspections.
• Request servicing and repairs as needed.
• Maintain schedules and operate transit vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Track transit passengers at fixed stops; maintain all required passenger and vehicle records.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding provided services.
• Assist elders and others who need assistance including securing mobility aids and physically evacuating passengers in the event of an emergency.
• Provide information to supervisor regarding route problems or traffic changes.
• Provide detailed accident or incident reports.
• Collect passenger fares.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and standard operating procedures of the transportation system.
• Knowledge of services and safe transit vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn to use dispatching devices such as hands-free cell phones or radios.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn route deviation coordination procedures around fixed route via cell phone or radio as part of a dispatch team.
• Ability to safely operate transit coaches and vans.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to successfully complete mandatory training.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position including moderate lifting, bending and crouching; assisting passengers on/off vehicle; sitting for long periods of tim

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire
• Must be able to work varying shifts, hours, and days including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.