Transit Driver (2)

 Ensures the safety and well-being of passengers being transported to and from pickup location.
 Completes a comprehensive written inspection of the vehicle daily, reporting any conditions of
concern to the director, or delegated staff person, before transporting passengers.
 Retains fuel slip and submits to director, or delegated staff person, on a daily basis.
 Ensure that the communication device (two-way radio) is in proper working order before each
daily route.
 Maintains constant contact with the dispatcher and keep track of passenger pickups and drop
offs, as necessary.
 Demonstrate patience during heavy-traffic, bad weather conditions and rude riders
 Deal with complaints, issue complaint form, assist in completing from is requested,
complete comment section and turn-in to director, or delegated staff person.
 Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of vehicle (e.g. oil change, tire
rotation), transporting the vehicle to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
 Ensures that the vehicle always has sufficient fuel.
 Complete daily paperwork such as Pre-Trip Safety Check, record daily mileage, passenger count - the
number of time each passenger gets on and off, and on and off again, and maintains fuel usage
logs.
 Operates the vehicle in such a manner that road and safety regulations are always followed;
reports any traffic violation to the director immediately.
 Determines who is authorized to board van and enforce passenger guidelines.
 Ability to operate efficiently and adhere to a strict timeline (deviated fixed-routes), and be
flexible during the "demand/response" routes.
 Follows safe vehicle loading and unloading procedures; and if necessary, assist passengers with

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cargo.
 Keeps the vehicles clean and free of debris; follows vehicle cleaning procedures.
 Conducts monthly inventories of vehicle emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports
needs to director or delegated staff person.
 In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates passengers according to written and practiced
procedures.
 In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes
a written accident report as required and adheres to tribal procedures for accidents.
 Attends and participates in pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education,
career and professional development opportunities.
 Participates in the transit self-evaluation process and grantee monitoring visits, as requested,
and complies with any program improvement plans developed.
 May perform other duties related to position.