General Definition of Work

Under general direction, performs manual work providing safe public transport for the elderly, disabled, and general public under the City’s Tiblow Transit public transportation service; drives, operates and maintains public transit vehicles; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Drive and operate a passenger van/mini bus and follow a demand/response schedule for providing transportation to the elderly, disabled, and general public; ensures fares are paid.
• Assist passengers requiring special assistance including operating a wheelchair lift and restraints.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety and maintenance checks on vehicle; identify defects and needed repair; wash and re-fuel vehicle; check and maintain oil and other fluid levels.
• Clean and maintain inside of vehicle; search for articles left behind; clean windshield and sweep vehicle as necessary.
• Operate two-way radio communication system.
• Maintain daily record of passengers and type of trip including beginning and destination address, beginning and ending mileage, and maintenance issues.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents or accidents as required.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned.