Job Details
Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Van driver
- Writing skills
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Flextime
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Job Description
PAID TRAINING
AMAZING PENSION OPPORTUNITY
FLEXIBLE HOURS
Supervised By: Operations Manager/Supervisor
Supervises: No Supervisory Responsibility
Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Operations Managers, and in cooperation with the Operations Supervisors, operates vans in the transport of passengers. Responsible for the care, welfare, safety, and security of passengers and the vehicle.
Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Conducts pre-trip safety and maintenance inspections of vans.
- Records and reports van maintenance needs to Fleet & Facilities Manager for repair.
- Inspects and maintains van interior and exterior for cleanliness and performs duties
associated with maintaining van. Performs other van cleaning activities as assigned.
- Proficient in the proper use and maintenance of all vans and van equipment within BATA’s
fleet.
- Proficient in the use and operation of communication equipment.
- Receives and records fares, tokens, or transfer tickets from passengers. Assures the
security and accuracy of such.
- Operates van in an efficient and safe manner, complies with traffic regulations/laws, and
safely drives within weather, road, and lighting conditions.
- Assists mobility disabled passengers on/off the van. Securely fastens wheelchairs and
other mobility devices to securement systems on board van. Assists ambulatory
passengers on/off the van as needed.
- Records total passenger, mileage, hours, fares, and other data on daily ride sheets. -Exchanges fare box vaults.
- Pick up and deliver freight from point to point as required.
- Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of transportation resources, service geography
and road conditions. Receives and disseminates information regarding traffic accidents,
delays, breakdowns, and such to other drivers and transportation service coordinators.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. -High school diploma or equivalent.
-Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and maintain a Chauffer’s
Driver’s License.
-Must maintain a valid medical card provided by a certified medical examiner.
-Must maintain an excellent driving record. Must present neat well-groomed appearance
in all situations.
-Skill in the use of technology, including computers and a variety of related software, and the
ability to master new technologies.
-Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and carry them out
independently.
-Ability to effectively communicate and present information orally and in writing. Tactfully
and courteously interact with co-workers and customers, provides excellent customer
service.
-Ability to solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in
work priorities calmly and positively.
-Ability to think abstractly and visualize geographic bus locations and destinations.
-In addition to the above requirements, all positions require the ability to read, write, speak
and understand the English language as necessary for the position.
-Employees are also expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding
citizenship, sobriety, integrity, and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their
employment.
-Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their
position without excessive absences .
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit for prolonged
periods of time without restroom breaks or to stretch and move.
-The employee must be mobile to stand, walk, regularly and continuously step up and down
from van steps (heights of up to 18”), stoop, and kneel.
-Use of hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
-Operates manual and electric mobility device lifts as well as vehicle passenger service
doors requiring upper body strength and agility.
-The employee must be able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds with the exception of being
able to operate the manual lift with hand tool which could exceed 40 pounds per square
inch, carry, and move items of moderate to heavy weight.
-Vision required in this job includes close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and
adjusting focus.
The typical work environment includes all kinds of weather in all seasons, regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes from exhaust, and chemicals associated with vehicle cleaning. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.
Employment Status: FLSA – Hourly
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $19.87 - $23.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Traverse City, MI 49684: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person