What are the responsibilities and job description for the DART Bus Driver position at Douglas County (NV)?
JOB
Visit Douglas County's video tour: Link to the page **Applications are reviewed regularly, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score. Benefits include: No Nevada state income tax. Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid. This sets us apart from other employers. Employees do not contribute to FICA and the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account. Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation programRecognition ProgramsAnnual Gym MembershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.Responsible for transporting public, senior citizens, and residents with disabilities to and from various locations within the County; may perform special assistance for individuals with disabilities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Inspects vehicle to ensure that it is in a clean and in operable condition; completes inspection paperwork/checklist; reports the need for service or repair; ensures that vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required.Drives vehicle to and from various locations, following a pre-established schedule or on an on-call basis.Stops vehicle at various locations to pick-up and let off passengers; assists passengers with disabilities in embarking and disembarking and may load and unload luggage, packages and other items as required.Answers questions and provides information to passengers as required; may provide information to medical and social service providers regarding client status.Maintains driver log; if required, lists client name, address and other information for each trip.Transports meals to the home bound, assuring that the meal is safely delivered; may pick up empty trays from prior delivery; loads trays into carrying devices and onto the van for home bound delivery; checks temperature of hot meals, reports findings on a daily basis to the designated record keeper; reports unusual circumstances (no one home - no response at the door) to Supervisor.Washes and cleans the interior of the vehicle; fuels the vehicle.May drive a handicapped access vehicle to transport wheelchair and other elderly and handicapped clients; assists individuals requiring wheelchair assistance in the entry and exit from the vehicle.Assists individuals with physical needs in the entry and exit of the vehicle.Uses a radio to communicate and receive information in the vehicle.Participates in in-service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.Perform all duties in accordance to Federal Transportation Administration as it relates to public transit.Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Visit Douglas County's video tour: Link to the page **Applications are reviewed regularly, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score. Benefits include: No Nevada state income tax. Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid. This sets us apart from other employers. Employees do not contribute to FICA and the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account. Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation programRecognition ProgramsAnnual Gym MembershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.Responsible for transporting public, senior citizens, and residents with disabilities to and from various locations within the County; may perform special assistance for individuals with disabilities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Inspects vehicle to ensure that it is in a clean and in operable condition; completes inspection paperwork/checklist; reports the need for service or repair; ensures that vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required.Drives vehicle to and from various locations, following a pre-established schedule or on an on-call basis.Stops vehicle at various locations to pick-up and let off passengers; assists passengers with disabilities in embarking and disembarking and may load and unload luggage, packages and other items as required.Answers questions and provides information to passengers as required; may provide information to medical and social service providers regarding client status.Maintains driver log; if required, lists client name, address and other information for each trip.Transports meals to the home bound, assuring that the meal is safely delivered; may pick up empty trays from prior delivery; loads trays into carrying devices and onto the van for home bound delivery; checks temperature of hot meals, reports findings on a daily basis to the designated record keeper; reports unusual circumstances (no one home - no response at the door) to Supervisor.Washes and cleans the interior of the vehicle; fuels the vehicle.May drive a handicapped access vehicle to transport wheelchair and other elderly and handicapped clients; assists individuals requiring wheelchair assistance in the entry and exit from the vehicle.Assists individuals with physical needs in the entry and exit of the vehicle.Uses a radio to communicate and receive information in the vehicle.Participates in in-service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.Perform all duties in accordance to Federal Transportation Administration as it relates to public transit.Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.