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At Area 10 you can use your talents to make a difference in the community and gain valuable experience at the same time. We are currently seeking applicants for the positions listed below. Please contact us at (812) 876-3383 for additional information.

DESCRIPTION:

This position reports directly to the Asst. RT Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedules requests from passengers for public mass transit for maximum, efficient use of vehicles and staff.  Records and submits computerized passenger requests and claims.  Responsible for:

  1. Scheduling passenger pickups and routes based on requests for transportation phoned in and those of established routes, utilizing dispatch computer software program;
  2. Assists with scheduling personnel, vehicles and routes making adjustments for breakdowns, weather, last minute changes in passenger plans, etc;
  3. Acting as a community information and referral source for transportation options;
  4. Responsible for the collection and reporting of program data;
  5. Schedules Medicaid transportation;
  6. Facilitates communication between passengers, drivers, vehicle maintenance staff, Transit Asst. Manager, and Executive Director regarding vehicle safety, maintenance and repairs, routes and schedules, passenger complaints and service agency requests.
  7. Performs typing, filing and other transit program support services.
  8. May serve as backup driver as needed;
  9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Asst. RT Manager;

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Able to assume job responsibilities as outlined;
  2. Computer skills, able to maintain good records, and filing systems.
  3. Clear and easily understood voice, and the ability to hear transmitted messages;
  4. A For Hire Endorsement is required; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred. 
  5. Pre-employment fitness for duty, drug screening and random drug testing during employment is required.
  6. Able to work in a smoke-free environment;

 

CHARACTERISTICS:

Important personality traits include the ability to relate well to people, staff and the public, have a cooperative, dependable, responsible and respectful nature.  Also important is a pleasant, efficient telephone manner, good computer and organizational skills and detail oriented and have a neat appearance.  Must work well under pressure.

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This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring the safe operation of a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services and the effective transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations, including U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  1. Operates a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations and policies and ensures the safe and timely transportation of all passengers.
  1. Assists passengers as needed in the boarding and disembarking of the vehicle in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, including assistance during vehicle evacuation, as necessary.
  1. Boards and disembarks passengers, including those using common wheelchairs or other mobility devices, requiring the use of lift equipment and securement systems according to the system’s policies and procedures in order to ensure the safety of all passengers.
  1. Completes daily paperwork using pen or pencil, as required, to ensure accurate reporting and records.
  1. Completes daily pre-trip inspection using the required inspection checklist to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the vehicle.
  1. Regularly inventories vehicle equipment and supplies; reports restocking needs in accordance with the system’s established procedure in order to maintain a safe, functional vehicle.
  1. Fuels the vehicle; ensures that all vehicle systems are properly shut down; visually inspects the interior for any items left by passengers; locks the vehicle to maintain security.
  1. Regularly cleans interior of vehicle to maintain a sanitary environment for passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle
    1. Clean vehicle interior, including wheelchair brackets, using a vacuum or broom.
    2. Mop and dry, as necessary, vehicle interior.
    3. Clean windows using window cleaner.
    4. Empty trash from inside the vehicle.
    5. Disinfect vehicle arm rests, seats, handrails, dashboard, instrument panel, etc. using disinfectant cleaner.
    6. Cleanup of blood and other bodily fluids, as needed, sanitizing with disinfectant cleaner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Must have the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull.
  1. Must have normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. hearing aid).
  1. Must have normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. glasses or contacts).
  1. Must be free from fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures.
  1. Must have the ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
  1. Must have the ability to endure extended periods of driving.
  1. Must have the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
  1. Must have the ability to tolerate exposure to dust, gas, and/or fumes.
  1. Must have the ability to exert up to 20-50 pounds of force, occasionally, and/or 10-26 pounds of force frequently.
  1. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Note: These physical requirements are not meant to replace those specified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391.41 “Physical qualifications for drivers.” All FMCSA physical requirements must also be met.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Must have the ability to determine vehicle travel path to ensure safe and timely transportation of passengers.
  2. Must have the ability to evaluate and determine proper action in situations that may pose a safety risk.
  3. Must have the ability to effectively communicate, including:
    1. Strong oral and written communication skills;
    2. Knowledge of English language; and
    3. Ability to effectively communicate required action to passengers in situations that pose a safety risk.
  4. Must have the ability to comply with current traffic and driver safety regulations as well as all other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and system policies.
  5. Must possess strong organizational skills.
  6. Must have the ability to analyze and solve problems.
  7. Must have the ability to learn, understand, and follow all public transit routes/schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

The driver’s hours of work and work schedule vary. The position requires being seated for extended periods of time while operating a motor vehicle, interrupted by frequent standing in order to assist passengers. While driving and/or assisting passengers, the driver will need to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull. The position may also require exposure to varied weather conditions, temperatures, and light levels. The position requires frequent interaction with the public. The position may require maneuvering the vehicle in congested traffic and within areas of restricted space.

EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) required with a passenger endorsement
  • Must possess and maintain a good driving record meeting or exceeding system established driver eligibility standards.

“The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

Area 10 Agency on Aging is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any matter related directly or indirectly to employment because of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry. Area 10 Agency on Aging complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, as applicable, and all other non-discrimination regulations of the U.S. Government.