Driver Job Description

Join a team that is making a difference in your community! OATS Transit is a non-profit transportation provider serving thousands of seniors, individuals with disabilities and the rural general public in Missouri. We are hiring for drivers throughout Missouri who are assigned to mini-vans, Ford Transits or a wide body bus.

Non-Exempt, Hourly, Variable Hour Employee

As an OATS Transit driver you will:

• Treat riders with respect, dignity and courtesy; drivers are required to assist all riders on and off the bus.
• Safely secure wheelchairs and other mobility devices and follow all applicable procedures.
• Be responsible for the excellent condition and cleanliness of an assigned OATS vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and report issues for repairs.
• Utilize in-vehicle tablet to receive trip information, updates and validate pick-up and drop-off times.
• Complete required paperwork and submit to regional office in timely manner.
• Attend routine paid training.
• Comply with federal/state/company rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 23 years of age.
• Class E or CDL license is required with no more than 4 points assessed.
• Must be able to pass a U.S. DOT physical and road test.
• Must take and pass drug screening, and undergo random drug/alcohol testing.
• Must be bondable
• Every driver is required to use a computer tablet in their vehicle, so computer experience a plus.
• Have a proactive, helpful, can-do attitude with the flexibility to adjust to different schedules and routes.
• Neat, organized, able to work independently.
• This is an active job that requires many physical demands including sitting, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:
OATS offers a variety of benefits to their employees:

• Holidays- 13 company-paid holidays observed.
• Paid Time Off - Program is based on hours worked.
• Health Insurance- Available after 90th day (excellent rates for spouse & family coverage too.)
• Dental Insurance-Employee premium as low as $5/month.
• Vision Insurance - Employee premium as low as $8/month.
• Life Insurance- Company-paid life insurance for employees working 22 hours/week.
• Flexible Spending Account- Cafeteria Plan, Section 125.
• 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan- Voluntary retirement plan, no company match.
• Supplemental Insurance- Employee pays full premium.
• Employee Assistance Program