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Position Title: Driver for Macoupin County Public Transportation (MCPT)
Individuals who have the position must be able to perform all essential job functions unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
NATURE OF WORK:
Perform responsible work in the operation of a (MCPT) bus on an assigned route.
Provide passengers with safe and efficient operational service by providing bus service and general information and collecting appropriate fares.
Work is performed under the continuing supervision of the Transportation Coordinator(s)/PCOM and is monitored and reviewed through observation and through passenger response.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Drives a passenger vehicle on an assigned route, or paratransit service.
Provides safe and courteous transportation to passengers utilizing the MCPT Program and Program Vehicles.
Maintain confidentiality of client records and other program/agency information. MCPT/MCPHD adheres to all HIPAA privacy practices.
Will accurately collect necessary fares and/or donations and turn in at the end of each workday to designated staff and fill out a money collection form.
Will scan passes or obtain signatures when passes or donations are not required or requested.
Provides information to passengers including bus schedules and routes.
Provides passenger assistance as needed; including assisting passengers using mobility devices onto lifts and/or ramps and/or properly securing mobility devices when required. Assist passengers on and off vehicles as needed within reason.
Drivers will not lift passengers in/out of mobility devices or in/out of vehicles.
Do not endanger the safety of the passenger or yourself during assistance.
Do not enter the homes of passengers while providing assistance.
Ensures passenger safety by enforcing rules of conduct and operation; checks bus and reports lost items.
Performs visual inspection and operational safety check of assigned vehicle daily. Drivers are responsible for all pre- and post-trip inspection and documentation.
Drivers keep alert for mechanical and/or other equipment problems requiring attention
Drivers report repair needs, traffic hazards, accidents, and other conditions requiring attention.
Keep necessary items stocked and properly stowed at all times – first aid kits, cleaning supplies, biohazard spill kits, wheelchair tie downs, etc. (contact dispatch office for items).
Follows the tablet/software as instructed and notifies dispatch of any problems or discrepancies.
Accurately completes daily electronic report forms including mileage, passengers, mechanical defects, and necessary supplies.
Accurately inputs required data.
Takes vehicle to maintenance appointments as assigned by the supervisor and/or the maintenance coordinator.
Always keeps vehicle interior and exterior neat and clean.
Maintains a neat and clean personal appearance. Wears proper identification (shirt with logo and company name tag).
Practices continuous learning through individual study, classroom training, seminars, and conferences.
Attends required transportation meetings and trainings – these trainings are required, at a minimum, quarterly.
Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and the County Safety Program.
Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to Supervisor.
May be required to report to work to serve customers during emergency conditions. May be assigned to report at different times and locations and to perform different duties, as necessary.
Provides marketing for the program to riders, potential riders, local businesses, and service agencies.
Performs related work as assigned and/or required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of passenger buses or similar automotive equipment or willingness to learn.
Considerable knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations applicable to equipment operation.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards of equipment operation and of appropriate safety precautions.
Some knowledge of the geography of the County and surrounding areas.
Skill in the operation of assigned equipment & ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner and to adhere to time schedules.
General learning ability. (The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and underlying principles.)
Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies not essential to job function
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED OF THIS POSITION:
The following physical abilities will be required to perform the responsibilities of a MCPT Driver accurately and adequately
Climbing – ascending or descending stairs and/or ramps and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Balancing – maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces may be required.
Stooping – bending body downward and forward at the waist
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Crouching – bending the body downward and forward at the leg and spine
Reaching – extending hand(s)/arm(s) in any direction
Pushing – using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward
Pulling – using upper extremities in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion
Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Hearing – perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking level. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Repetitive motion – substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands, fingers, or other extremities or joints
Physical requirements of this position:
Light work including assisting passengers with items and packaged up to 20lbs
Sitting – sitting in a driving position for up to 10 hours per day
Using the physical requirements listed above to load, secure, and assist passengers with different abilities with or without mobility devices with varying sizes and weights up tothe lift capacity of your assigned vehicle (800-1000lbs)
Driver will not be required to lift passengers or devices, but may be required to push/pull devices
Visual abilities required include:
Peripheral vision
Night vision
Focus (distinctness or clarity)
Color perception (discriminate between colors)
Depth perception (determine distance relationship between objects)
The driver is required to have adequate visual activity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
CONDITIONS WORKER MAY BE SUBJECT TO IN THIS POSITION:
The driver may be exposed to the following conditions:
Environmental: rain, snow, extreme heat, extreme cold
Work Activities occur both inside and outside.
Noise
Vibrations – oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body
Atmospheric: fumes, odors, dust, mites, gases
o Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts, proximity to moving vehicles, exposure to electrical current or chemicals
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Some experience operating a passenger vehicle or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above.
Minimum 21 years of age
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License
Must have an acceptable, “clean” driving record
Proof of valid, up to date vehicle insurance
Capable of operating the vehicle in a safe manner at all times
Must pass pre-employment and random FTA Drug & Alcohol testing requirements
May require work outside of regular MCPT service hours and/or working a split shift.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Day range:
Experience level:
Shift:
Work Location: In person
Part Time | Full Time
$33k-43k (estimate)
09/01/2023
09/05/2024
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