Transit Operator

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About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year. OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Independently performs transportation services by driving bus in Oswego and adjacent counties.  Responsible for developing own daily route based on preliminary pick-up schedule; manages frequent adjustments throughout the day.  Primarily transports consumers with various health concerns to medical and psychological appointments.  Occasionally transports other general public (e.g. CNR) passengers via the shared ride system.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports all passengers in a safe manner in all road and weather conditions.
• Receives daily demand service pick-up schedule and independently develops a new route daily to meet client’s needs.
• Adjusts demand service schedule and route frequently during the day to meet changing needs of dispatch.
• Handles all aspects of loading/off-loading of demand service consumers with multiple needs.
• Regularly determines placement of bus and chooses the safest placement according to pick-up and drop off points.
• Interfaces regularly with a variety of health care staff during pick-up/delivery in various departments at numerous facilities.
• Handles consumers with difficult physical and psychological issues; is alert to the special needs of consumers.
• Assesses changes amongst consumers, handles issues rapidly, resolves conflicts and reacts quickly and appropriately.
• Insures operational safety of bus and related equipment; follows proper emergency procedures.
• Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspection of vehicle and equipment; records all trip and route information on appropriate form.
• Alerts maintenance staff of any faults noted during inspection and/or operation.
• Collects fares/tickets/tokens/passes as appropriate.
• Uses proper radio procedure and "10" codes in a professional manner.
• Administers First-Aid; cleans up blood and bodily fluids as needed using spill kits and universal precautions.
• Assists passengers as needed with groceries, packages and personal belongings.
• Guides/instructs bus aide, when aide is assigned.
• Adheres to all written schedules; follows all Agency/Division specific policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must display tact and courtesy, be able to work well with various staffs and a large cross section of the riding and non-riding public.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and be able to work effectively and calmly in chaos.
• Must satisfy the requirements of the Driving Safety Policy and DMV Article 19-A.
• Must display a thorough knowledge of roadways/short-cuts in Oswego and adjacent counties.
• Must be able to adapt to all vehicles in the Transportation Fleet including various wheelchair lifts and restraints.
• Must have good grooming standards and display a pleasant, non-judgmental demeanor.
• Must present a professional appearance by wearing a complete and presentable uniform.
• Must maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with air brake and passenger endorsement.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position, (19A regulations).
• Must be able to frequently push/pull electric and non-electric wheelchairs and passengers weighing 150 pounds from difficult positions and weather conditions (snow, mud, rain, etc.).
• Must have the physical strength to assist passengers to their feet, up and down stairs and in and out of seats.
• Must be able to assess situations and determine when it is appropriate to seek assistance.
• Must be able to work 10 or more hours per day and be able to have flexibility in starting and ending times.
• Must know and use correct radio procedures including "10" Codes; must display skills in map reading.
• Must display the ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must maintain CPR certification and attend other training as assigned.
• Must attend annual BBP, Diversity, Emergency Preparedness and other required training.
• Must take defensive driving course every three years and apply skills effectively.
• Must successfully meet Drug and Alcohol and Fingerprinting requirements/regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and a CDL, Class B, license with air brake and passenger endorsement; and
• A minimum of one year’s experience transporting passengers; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Must meet USDOT drug testing requirements
   

15 to 25 hours minimum week with flexibility / 52 weeks per year

Grade 14

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.