TRANSIT DRIVER - SUBSTITUTE (CDL REQUIRED)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Primary job duty is to safely operate a city transit bus while maintaining the most accurate schedule possible.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Operates transit buses on roadways according to an established route and schedule.
• Stops transit bus at designated areas and assists passengers to safely enter the vehicle. Operates wheelchair lift as required to help passengers enter the vehicle.
• Collects punch passes, monthly passes, and ensures accurate payment of transit fares.
• Sells punch passes and monthly passes to passengers as necessary.
• Monitors behavior of passengers, ensuring that they remain seated and follow proper safety precautions.
• Provides transfers, route schedules, maps, directions, and other information requested by passengers.
• Responsible for daily inspection of vehicles, including pre-trip and post trip inspections, to ensure proper mechanical operation. Responsible for cleaning driver and passenger areas daily and ensures the bus is equipped with adequate supplies.
• Reports transit bus mechanical problems to Operations Coordinators and Transit Operations Manager.
• Responsible for refueling the bus at the end of the day.
• Maintains records of passenger usage; reports traffic accidents and stalled vehicles to Operations Coordinator and performs related job duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the weekly cleaning and upkeep of buses and shelters, which may include working on an occasional Saturday based on the needs of the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through the successful completion of high school or a GED equivalency.
• Requires a minimum of six (6) months experience in the operation of a vehicle on public thoroughfares.
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is preferred but not required. CDL holders will be hired at pay grade 111. The successful candidate must, at a minimum, possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment, a valid Class D Chauffeur Driver's License, or other state equivalent license. To obtain this license through the Iowa Department of Transportation, you must pass a vision screening and have a clear driving record for the previous two years. Chauffeur license holders will be hired at pay grade 110.
• This is a safety sensitive position, and all safety sensitive personnel are subject to Federal Transit Authority Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• General knowledge of municipal street locations and transit routes.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, traffic signs, ordinances, and rules involving vehicle and equipment operations.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in such a manner as to prevent injury to self, coworkers, and property.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read handwritten and printed materials and to use and read electronic tablet devices.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills necessary to listen and effectively communicate tactfully and factually with co-workers, other City employees, and the public.
• Must be an effective team player and requires the ability to work independently.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Requires physical ability, mobility, and strength to operate a transit vehicle. The successful candidate must complete a pre-employment physical prior to starting the position.
• Requires extensive sitting, or otherwise remain stationary, for long periods of time.
• Requires mobility and strength to occasionally assist passengers weighing over 150 pounds; ability to load/board, tie-down, and unload/alight wheelchair passengers and other accessible mobility devices.
• Operates a motor vehicle safely in all weather conditions.

Work Schedule:

• AM Shift: Generally, 5:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. when covering a route, or 5:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. for bus and shelter cleaning and upkeep duties, Monday through Friday.
• PM Shift: Generally, 12:00 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. when covering a transit route, or 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for bus and shelter cleaning and upkeep duties, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional Saturday or Sunday shifts may be offered for cleaning or training purposes. Generally, hours worked will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week but would not be lower than twenty (20) hours. From time to time, additional shifts may be offered depending on the availability and scheduling needs of the department.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Transit Operations Manager

Supervises: Not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

This a part-time, 20-29-hour, union position. This position is accepting applications until the position has been filled. The City of Bettendorf is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The City of Bettendorf complies with Americans with Disabilities Act.