POSITION: YOUR RIDE MINI BUS DRIVER
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mini Bus drivers are responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation services for customers using MTA transportation. They also perform other service-related duties as required.
SUPERVISED BY: SERVICE CENTER MANAGERS
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe, courteous and timely manner, with the goal of satisfied and loyal customers
- Service vehicle as required by standards of job assignment
- Read, interpret and follow work assignment instructions; deviate from these instructions only as agreed to by Team Leader, and maintain required schedule of MTA
- Insure vehicle cleanliness
- Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspection
- Operate lift and/or ramp-equipped vehicles
- Board, secure (as required by MTA procedures) and discharge passengers in safe and efficient manner; must have concern and consideration for handling of the elderly and mobility handicapped
- Collect passenger ridership and farebox revenue data as prescribed by MTA procedures
- Operate communications equipment according to prescribed FCC and MTA rules and regulations
- Perform other duties assigned
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Great customer service skills
- A valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record, as well as the ability to obtain a Chauffeur license
- Knowledge of traffic codes, rules, and regulations. Must have the ability to operate vehicles in a safe manner in full compliance with local and State traffic laws and ordinances.
- Knowledgeable of geography of City of Flint and Genesee County
- Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen, criminal and reference checks
- Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions
- Ability to work in a Team Environment
- Be courteous, considerate and dependable while in service
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Maintain continuous professional attitude, appearance and conduct at all times
- Maintain continuous awareness and concern for the safety and well-being of every passenger
- Maintain constant care in the use of all Mass Transportation Authority equipment and report all defects as they are found
- Services vehicle and other equipment as required by MTA procedures
- Maintain sound judgement in determining and reporting all pull-offs, incidents or accidents and equipment defects
- Adhere to required radio courtesy and procedures
- Wear and maintain prescribed MTA Operator’s uniform; maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance at all times
- Comply with all Mass Transportation Authority rules and regulations and contractual requirements
- Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner
- Ability to operate lift or ramp-equipped vehicles
- Maintain an excellent driving record
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Reaching with arms and hands, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements are distant, close-up, peripheral and depth perception. Ability to focus.
- Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid conditions. Some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts.
- Ability to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA.
WAGE RATES:
Training: $15.00 per hour, full time training
Part-time: $20.02 per hour, No benefits
Full-time: $20.62 per hour plus benefits or $20.62 per hour plus $218 per month in lieu of benefits
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
Please apply online at mtaflint.org. MTA is an equal opportunity employer!