Dial-A-Ride Driver (Part Time)

City Of Big Rapids

City Of Big Rapids

Big Rapids, MI, USA

Posted 6+ months ago

Dial-A-Ride Driver (Part Time)

City of Big Rapids
Contact Person: Human Resources Director, Jamie Aris.
Telephone: 231-592-4007
Email: jaris@cityofbr.org

This position is responsible for receiving and transmitting messages from and to the dispatch control station, transporting bus riders from one location to another, and performing related work as required. The City is willing to train the right individual for this position.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Transportation.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties/Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: (These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.)

1.) Communicate with the D.A.R.T. portable radio control station.
2.) Drive a passenger bus as required.
3.) Report to various locations on demand to pick-up and deliver bus passengers.
4.) Perform vehicle and building upkeep as required.
5.) Perform related duties as required.

Essential functions, qualifications, knowledges, skills, and abilities for employment:
All of the following functions, qualifications, knowledges, skills, abilities (KSA's) and duties are essential. An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following:

1.) Considerable knowledge of the geography, streets and principal locations in the city.
2.) Ability to speak distinctly, pleasantly, and courteously.
3.) Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
4.) Ability to quickly learn the names of personnel and various work activities.
5.) Ability to establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with other employees and the public.
6.) Considerable knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
7.) Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and in accordance with all rules and regulations.
8.) Ability to operate a radio calmly, pleasantly and efficiently with effective verbal skills desired.
9.) Ability to communicate effectively to complete duty 1.
10.) Ability to see well to complete duty 2.
11.) Ability to hear well to complete duties 1 and 2.
12.) Graduation from high school or equivalent and less than one year of related work experience.
13.) A CDL (Commercial Driver's License).

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