What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Driver - Part-time position at City of Wilmington, Ohio?
Transit Driver
The City of Wilmington, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Transit Driver within the Wilmington Transit System. The Transit Driver operates a passenger coach on a demand responsive route to transport people to and from their destination on time, safely and courteously. Drivers will collect ride fares and assist passengers with personal carry-on items, wheelchairs, bicycles, etc.
Essential Job Functions
The City of Wilmington, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Transit Driver within the Wilmington Transit System. The Transit Driver operates a passenger coach on a demand responsive route to transport people to and from their destination on time, safely and courteously. Drivers will collect ride fares and assist passengers with personal carry-on items, wheelchairs, bicycles, etc.
Essential Job Functions
- Operate passenger coach on a demand responsive route.
- Pre-inspect coach to detect and report safety or maintenance problems.
- Observe time schedules along the specified route while picking up and dropping off passengers.
- Ensures receipt of proper ride fare.
- Observe safe operating practices at all times.
- Operate wheelchair lift as needed.
- Answer passenger questions and requests, furnish accurate information and appropriately deal with disorderly or unruly passengers.
- Report mechanical defects, accidents, road hazards, personal or passenger injuries to dispatch or supervisor
- Communicate with dispatchers and other drivers over a radio as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- No more than 4 points on driving report.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT Physical & Drug Screen.
The starting base salary will be consistent with the City's approved pay plan; this position's starting salary is $15.37 per hour.
The City of Wilmington is an equal opportunity employer. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Wilmington, Department of Human Resources, via email HR@wilmingtonoh.org or phone (937) 382-9094. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
The City of Wilmington is an equal opportunity employer. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Wilmington, Department of Human Resources, via email HR@wilmingtonoh.org or phone (937) 382-9094. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
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