Essential Functions of the Position
This intermittent position provides transportation for clients to and from assigned destinations on an as-needed basis. The Intermittent Public Transit Driver serves as substitute coverage when a regular driver is off work or when additional coverage is needed. Once scheduled or an assignment is accepted, the driver is responsible for completing assigned pick-ups and drop-offs in a safe, secure, and professional manner. This position has no fixed schedule or guaranteed hours.
Duties and responsibilities include
- Submit availability every two weeks in the manner and by the deadline established by MCPT and report for assignments once scheduled or accepted.
- Effectively communicate with dispatch/administration regarding availability, assigned coverage, schedule progress, and instructions.
- Maintain a professional image and attitude toward clients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Complete required vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
- Assist clients as needed to safely complete transfers.
- Accurately complete activity logs and vehicle reports.
- Understand and operate GPS devices, two-way radios, and cell phones.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
To effectively perform this position, the Transportation Driver must have knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Familiarity with working and adapting to technology.
- Effective record keeping.
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
- Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
- Ability to pass required background checks and initial and random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Successful completion and maintenance of CPR and First Aid certification, along with other required training
- Ability to work independently, take direction, and plan and execute work.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; and
- Possession of a valid driver’s license. The employee must have been a licensed driver for at least three previous continuous years; and
- Must be at least 21 years old; and
- Must successfully pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and remain compliant with all required random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment; and
- Must successfully pass a physical examination; and
- A good driving record during the previous three years and through the date of hire that meets the following requirements
- No moving violations.
- No accidents in which the applicant contributed to the cause.
- The applicant has not had driving privileges suspended, revoked, or placed on probation by the Department of Motor Vehicles for a cause involving the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
- No convictions involving leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death, reckless driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Other violations or accidents will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be cause for non-selection; and
- No conviction of, or guilty plea to, an offense listed in division (A)(3)(a) through (A)(3)(e) of Section 109.572 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Unusual Working Conditions and Hazards
This position requires moderate physical demand, including frequent standing and walking; extended periods of sitting; bending, twisting, squatting, and getting in and out of vehicles; lifting and maneuvering a minimum of 50 pounds; and transporting clients using wheelchairs on paved and unpaved surfaces. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle throughout the assigned shift on various roads and in varied weather conditions.
This position description does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.
