What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Vehicle Operator position at The Community Action Committee of Pike County?
The Transit Vehicle Operator at Pike CAC will work closely with the Transportation Operations Manager, Transit Operations Specialist and Transit Operations Clerk to provide safe and reliable transportation to Pike County.
Functional Area: Transit Operations
Estimated Effort: 60 %
Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations
- Drive safely in various settings including, but not limited to, large cities, interstate, highways, and rural areas.
- Complete bus driver training courses, meetings or conferences through the Ohio Department of Transportation or its affiliate related to the job duties of the CATS position.
- Maintain required records and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
- Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with customers and promote a positive reflection of CAC and CATS.
- Attend mandatory driver meetings and complete trainings as assigned by the Transportation Operations Manager or the Director of Senior and Transportation Programs.
- Provide coverage as needed in the CATS office answering phones, scheduling, and dispatching.
- Report hazardous road conditions to dispatcher.
- Assist with training new staff as assigned by the Transportation Operations Manager.
- Proficiency with use of tablet, iPad, and commercial 2-way radio
Functional Area: Safety and Sanitation
Estimated Effort: 30%
Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations
- Accountable for mandatory daily pre-trip inspection of vehicles they are preparing to operate.
- Keep assigned vehicle neat and clean at all times. Vehicles are to be sanitized and disinfected each time the bus is emptied and every evening once vehicle is returned to base. Complete bus/vehicle washing and detailing as assigned.
- Responsible for filling out defective equipment reports making sure these reports are taken care of promptly and appropriately, informing appropriate personnel, Transit Operations Manager or Vehicle Mechanic of any required maintenance.
Functional Area: Agency Service
Estimated Effort: 10%
Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations
- CAC Committee assignments, and other agency service duties as assigned.
- Liaison between all passengers and the Transportation Program.
