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JOB DESCRIPTION

ORGANIZATION: City of Lebanon LOCATION: Senior Center

DEPARTMENT: LINX Transit Program DATE: January 2024

JOB TITLE: LINX Transit Driver JOB STATUS: Part-Time

SALARY GRADE: AFSCME 3 FLSA Exempt: No

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Operate and maintain City bus to provide transit services for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and the general public within the City and the general surrounding area.

1. Review daily bus route/manifest and works with dispatcher regarding any changes and/or updates to the schedule. Maintain communication with the dispatcher at all times.

2. Demonstrate a courteous customer service attitude to the public and riders; provide assistance as necessary. Responsible for facilitating passenger safety through proper rider guidelines and protocols; respond to emergency situations and apply training, as needed.

3. Operate wheelchair lift to assist wheelchair-bound passengers in boarding and disembarking from bus. Assist riders with mobility devices, bags, packages and other items, as needed.

4. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any issues to supervisor.

5. Maintain buses, including fueling and cleaning; assures supervisor is aware of routine service and repair needs. May perform minor maintenance.

6. Maintain an accurate accounting of daily passengers on bus manifests, collect fares and reconciles at the end of each shift, with dispatcher.

7. Comply with all federal, state and local transit laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

8. Perform “Safety Sensitive” duties, per Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. Safety sensitive employees must participate and remain in compliance with the FTA Drug and Alcohol testing program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.

9. Report any bus or passenger issues, concerns or accidents to supervisor without delay.

10. Develop and sustain positive, cooperative, team oriented working relationships with supervisor, coworkers and public.

11. Perform general office work as directed.

12. Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

1. Equivalent of high school diploma.

2. Six or more months of experience as a bus or transit driver or experience directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Licenses & Certificates:

1. Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

2. CPR/First Aid card within first six months.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Class B CDL is preferred.

2. Ability to obtain Medical Examiners Certificate Card within two (2) weeks of hire.

3. Completion of specialized courses in defensive driving and passenger assistance; obtained within first six months is desirable.

4. Previous experience in providing services to seniors and persons with disabilities is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The qualities below reflect the working dynamic of the position.

Knowledge of:

1. Proper operation of passenger bus, passenger assistance, first aid and defensive driving techniques, and routine operator maintenance methods.

2. General knowledge of city streets and locations.

3. Physical and psychological behaviors to identify possible abuse and/or neglect.

Skill in:

1. Implementing work methods and procedures which promote a safe working environment and ensuring proper staff training in work safety.

2. Evaluating work priorities, procedures, and processes to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.

3. Developing and implementing recommendations regarding work procedures and cost-effective services.

4. Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

5. Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).

Ability to:

1. Communicate orally in a clear and concise manner.

2. Represent the City positively and effectively in meetings.

3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements Group 1

Key

None 0%

(0 hrs.)

Seldom 1-10%

(Up to 1 hrs.)

Occasionally 11-35%

(Up to 3 hrs.)

Frequently 36-75%

(3-6 hrs.)

Continuous 76-100%

(6+ hrs./day)

Physical Requirements

0%

1-10%

11-35%

36-75%

76-100%

0%

1-10%

11-35%

36-75%

76-100%

BODY POSITIONS

PUSH/PULL

Standing

X

0-20 lbs.

X

Sitting

X

11-20 lbs.

X

Walking – Even Surface

X

21-50 lbs.

X

Walking – Uneven Surface

X

51-75 lbs.

X

Kneeling

X

76-150 lbs.

X

MOVEMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL

HAZARDS

Bending/Stooping

X

Indoors

X

Twisting

X

Outdoors

X

Crawling

X

Dust

X

Squatting/Crouching

X

Fumes/Odors/Gasses

X

Balancing

X

Chemical Agents

X

Reach – Overhead

X

Biological Agents

X

Reach – Forward

X

Noise – Low

X

Reach – Backward

X

Noise – Moderate

X

Climbing – stairs

X

Noise – High

X

Climbing - ladder

X

Low Light

X

USE OF HANDS

Heat

X

Grasping – whole hand

X

Cold

X

Grasping – pinch grip

X

Restricted workspace

X

Fine manipulation/feeling

X

Vibration – whole body

X

Keyboarding

X

Vibration - extremity

X

LIFT/CARRY

JOB SPECIFIC

0-10 lbs.

X

Driving – vehicle/equipment

X

11-20 lbs.

X

Operate foot controls

X

21-50 lbs.

X

Seeing

X

51-75 lbs.

X

Talking

X

76-100 lbs.

X

Hearing

X

Extended work hours

X

WORKING CONDITIONS: Approximately 80% of the work period involves operation of a bus with exposure to traffic hazards and potential distractions of passengers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision is not a typical function assigned to this position. This position may provide training and orientation to volunteers and newly assigned personnel on department policies and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Center and Transit Program Director.