Van Driver

This position will transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule and regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort, complies with local traffic regulations. Performs a variety of minor repairs and services to maintain the motor vehicle fleet. Performs other duties when not driving, such as washing, running errands, cleaning vehicles, cleaning terminal interior and exterior, loading and unloading passengers. The driver should assist disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle, secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip; may operate radio or similar device to communicate with dispatcher or other vehicles to report disruption of service.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs scheduled routes assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of passengers, reports passenger total, and records in passenger list.
• Verifies operational safety of equipment and devices such as brakes, clutch, lights, mirrors, glass, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, highway warning kits, horn, warning lights and buzzers, emergency exits, wipers, signs, tires, etc.
• Daily inspection of fleet (pre/post trip inspections), ensure proper preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on vehicles are being performed and maintain registration records.
• May fill antifreeze, service cooling systems, inspect hoses, caps, valves, etc., as required.
• Safely operates all tools and equipment required to perform the assigned duties.
• Drives service vehicle for parts pickup and roadside service as required.
• Assists in cleaning of vehicle fleet and Terminal, internal and external.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws (FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, FLSA, etc.)
• Responsible for key storage for primary and spare keys
• Assists customers’ needs and assures that all passengers are safe.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of job-related experience required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement required.
• Valid State Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: