at Ottawa County in Minneapolis, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Primary Accountabilities:
The Public Transportation Bus/Van Driver 1 is responsible for performing tasks involving transporting all ages of passengers in a bus, van, mini-van, or automobile, in a safe manner. The position involves collecting of fares, recording trip information, and complete and record pre-trip vehicle inspections. This position also interacts with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about services and to handle and resolve any issues while delivering the highest level of customer service to Ottawa County, the community and other departments or agencies.
Major Duties:
- Completes vehicle pre-trip inspections per regulation.
- Prioritizes passenger schedules in order to meet appointments and needs.
- Provides courteous service to clients and works in cooperation with other department staff.
- Drives for a maximum of two (2) hours without a break.
- Maintains adequate fuel levels in vehicle and reports maintenance issues to the dispatch in a prompt manner.
- Documents trip information and turn it in to dispatch as directed.
- Assists wheelchair clients with loading and unloading.
- Cleans vehicles at end of the day.
- Notifies Administrator immediately and complete accident reports promptly as needed.
- Ensures that all safety policies and regulations are followed and adhered to by self, others, and the public.
- Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicles safely and courteously.
- Collects fares from clients and turns in to dispatch as directed.
- Checks vehicles; fluid levels, engine oil, hydraulics, brakes, transmission and filters; checks air in tires; checks engine for leaks; checks battery, battery water, and belts; checks radio, and reports any defects if service is needed.
- Continually works to improve and provide a high level of customer service.
- Maintains a defensive driving posture, to ensure road awareness and safety.
- Works with other departments to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
- Assists the department as directed by the Administrator in case of emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
