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Posted : Thursday, July 11, 2024 02:50 AM
Location: Transportation Services
Job Title: Transit Driver II with CDL
New: 7/2003
Revision Date: 5/2006, 6/2011, 6/2012, 3/2015, 12/2016, 11/2017, 4/2018, 10/2019,
10/2020, 9/2021, 8/2022
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, performs driving and related duties associated with transportation of passengers.
Work involves operating various vehicles for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations; completing daily inspections of vehicle; fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle; maintaining accurate trip records; and assisting passengers as required.
Work also involves receiving and accounting for fares and radio communications.
Work is distinguished from a Transit Driver I by the operation of a vehicle that requires a CDL License.
Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative to ensure safe operation of vehicle and in handling unusual situations arising with passengers.
Employee must also exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Reports to the Operations Supervisor.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Drives a commercial vehicle with seating capacity exceeding 16 passengers, including the Driver (CDL required), to transport passengers to and from their destination.
Inspects the vehicle daily prior to beginning route.
Follows a prescribed checklist in reviewing the vehicle's operational and safety features; records all repair needs/problems on checklist and reports findings requiring immediate attention to the Operations Officer; completes check of all fluids and maintains proper level; washes and cleans vehicle inside and outside as required.
Maintains accurate daily trip logs and provides necessary data for ICAT’s accounting system as required; completes all records daily and follows reporting procedures as required; receives and accounts for all fares as collected daily.
Uses sound judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers in an efficient manner.
Determines the most logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers based on dispatcher's instructions.
Keeps regular contact by radio with dispatcher (or phone, if radio system is out); uses correct FCC procedures and observes radio courtesy.
Observes all traffic laws, especially those related to public transportation; ensures that all passengers wear seat belts and follow safety regulations.
Ensures the safety of mobility-impaired passengers by following proper procedures in the use of wheelchair lift equipment, securing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment with vehicles.
Assists both ambulatory elderly persons and passengers with disabilities from the ground level door of their residence into the vehicle and vice versa.
Drivers are not expected to move wheelchair persons up/down stairs in a private residence or destination.
Drivers are not to enter a passenger's home except in extreme emergency.
Must attend and successfully complete all training classes by ICATS.
Training will include, but not be limited to, CPR, first aid, substance abuse awareness, special needs assistance techniques, and driving skills.
Must follow emergency procedures as instructed by ICATS.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related task as required by the Operations Supervisor or Transportation Director.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to pass the initial ICATS Fit-For-Duty physical examination and any follow-up exams as required by ICATS Administration.
Must be physically able to operate any vehicle in the fleet that is assigned to the employee and be able to operate any mobility equipment, including wheelchair lifts, located on or within the vehicle.
Must be able to clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Must be able to exert in excess of 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to maneuver wheelchairs (Approximately 200-300 lbs.
passengers seated in the chair must be able to tilt, push, and pull.
) for the purpose of loading, securing, and off-loading a lift-equipped vehicle.
Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience.
Applicant must possess and maintain a CDL-Class C minimum with a Passenger Endorsement.
This position is designated as an authorized Motor Vehicle Operator for Iredell County and requires adherence to the Iredell County Vehicle Operations Policy.
Public transportation experience is a plus but not required.
2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be bondable and able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Must comply with NCDOT/FTA requirements for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post accident drug and alcohol tests as deemed appropriate by the Iredell County Area Transportation System current approved drug testing policy.
Must pass the NCDOT CDL physical examination.
Applicant will be asked to complete a Physical Driving Test as a condition of employment.
Must have a telephone or be able to be reached.
Background checks are performed as a condition of employment and performed annually thereafter.
DMV checks are performed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.
DMV checks are performed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.
DMV driving record should comply with the ICATS’s Motor Vehicle Record Check Policy.
Drivers must have no more than two chargeable accidents or moving violations in the past three (3) years and must not have a Driver’s License suspension or revocation within the past five (5) years.
Office of Inspector General Exclusions Database search will be performed monthly.
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Work involves operating various vehicles for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations; completing daily inspections of vehicle; fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle; maintaining accurate trip records; and assisting passengers as required.
Work also involves receiving and accounting for fares and radio communications.
Work is distinguished from a Transit Driver I by the operation of a vehicle that requires a CDL License.
Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative to ensure safe operation of vehicle and in handling unusual situations arising with passengers.
Employee must also exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Reports to the Operations Supervisor.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Drives a commercial vehicle with seating capacity exceeding 16 passengers, including the Driver (CDL required), to transport passengers to and from their destination.
Inspects the vehicle daily prior to beginning route.
Follows a prescribed checklist in reviewing the vehicle's operational and safety features; records all repair needs/problems on checklist and reports findings requiring immediate attention to the Operations Officer; completes check of all fluids and maintains proper level; washes and cleans vehicle inside and outside as required.
Maintains accurate daily trip logs and provides necessary data for ICAT’s accounting system as required; completes all records daily and follows reporting procedures as required; receives and accounts for all fares as collected daily.
Uses sound judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers in an efficient manner.
Determines the most logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers based on dispatcher's instructions.
Keeps regular contact by radio with dispatcher (or phone, if radio system is out); uses correct FCC procedures and observes radio courtesy.
Observes all traffic laws, especially those related to public transportation; ensures that all passengers wear seat belts and follow safety regulations.
Ensures the safety of mobility-impaired passengers by following proper procedures in the use of wheelchair lift equipment, securing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment with vehicles.
Assists both ambulatory elderly persons and passengers with disabilities from the ground level door of their residence into the vehicle and vice versa.
Drivers are not expected to move wheelchair persons up/down stairs in a private residence or destination.
Drivers are not to enter a passenger's home except in extreme emergency.
Must attend and successfully complete all training classes by ICATS.
Training will include, but not be limited to, CPR, first aid, substance abuse awareness, special needs assistance techniques, and driving skills.
Must follow emergency procedures as instructed by ICATS.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related task as required by the Operations Supervisor or Transportation Director.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to pass the initial ICATS Fit-For-Duty physical examination and any follow-up exams as required by ICATS Administration.
Must be physically able to operate any vehicle in the fleet that is assigned to the employee and be able to operate any mobility equipment, including wheelchair lifts, located on or within the vehicle.
Must be able to clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Must be able to exert in excess of 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to maneuver wheelchairs (Approximately 200-300 lbs.
passengers seated in the chair must be able to tilt, push, and pull.
) for the purpose of loading, securing, and off-loading a lift-equipped vehicle.
Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience.
Applicant must possess and maintain a CDL-Class C minimum with a Passenger Endorsement.
This position is designated as an authorized Motor Vehicle Operator for Iredell County and requires adherence to the Iredell County Vehicle Operations Policy.
Public transportation experience is a plus but not required.
2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be bondable and able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Must comply with NCDOT/FTA requirements for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post accident drug and alcohol tests as deemed appropriate by the Iredell County Area Transportation System current approved drug testing policy.
Must pass the NCDOT CDL physical examination.
Applicant will be asked to complete a Physical Driving Test as a condition of employment.
Must have a telephone or be able to be reached.
Background checks are performed as a condition of employment and performed annually thereafter.
DMV checks are performed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.
DMV checks are performed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.
DMV driving record should comply with the ICATS’s Motor Vehicle Record Check Policy.
Drivers must have no more than two chargeable accidents or moving violations in the past three (3) years and must not have a Driver’s License suspension or revocation within the past five (5) years.
Office of Inspector General Exclusions Database search will be performed monthly.
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• Location : Iredell County, NC
• Post ID: 9001202654
