Job Information
Southeast Alabama Regional Planning Development Commission Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Enterprise, Alabama
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(SEARPDC)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Bus Driver I
Department: Transportation
FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade: 3 Safety Sensitive: Yes Security Sensitive: No
Job Description Prepared: November 2021 (Revised February 2023 - D. Crittenden/K. Farmer)
Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.
Relationships
Reports to: Assistant Transportation Director
Subordinate Staff: None
Other Internal Contacts: Bus Driver II; Transit Dispatcher/Scheduler
External Contacts: General Public
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Transportation Director, the Bus Driver I uses established procedures to complete assigned daily schedules for transporting riders. The employee conducts physical inspections prior to trips and maintains daily upkeep of vehicle to ensure it is operating properly, performs various chores and errands, and completes daily activity report. The employee collects and documents fares and ensures safe operation of the transit vehicle over planned and scheduled service routes. This is an entry level position in a job family where the employee performs the duties and responsibilities of this job according to all established policies, procedures, and regulations. This is considered safety-sensitive job and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.
Essential Functions
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Transportation. Operates a transit vehicle to transport clients to various locations within the SEARPDC service region. **
Transports passengers to required destinations.
Receives driving assignments, and any additional schedules, from Supervisor.
Receives daily driving route based on schedule for the most efficient route.
Drives routes in a safe and efficient manner.
Follows assigned daily schedules and reports any additions or cancellations to office.
Assists passengers getting in and out of vehicle; provides escort services for entering and exiting transit.
Maneuvers wheelchair clients onto transit vehicle and secures chairs in transit vehicle; operates electro-hydraulic wheelchair lift.
Collects and documents appropriate fares from riders.
Maintains two-way radio contact with office to ensure safe operation of transit over various service routes.
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