Adams Fixed Route Driver - Full-time

To be qualified for a Fixed Route position, one must be willing to get CDL through our paid training within 3-6 months

• CDL Class A or B license, AND
• with Passenger endorsement, AND
• have Air Brake Restriction lifted.
• Schedule: Hours vary, occasional evenings and weekends.
• Daily Reporting location is 257 N. 4th St. Rear Gettysburg, PA 17325

$18.50/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The driver is responsible for operating a van/bus to transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner according to published routes and timetables. The driver is responsible for driving defensively and reacting to emergency situations to ensure the safety of the passengers and the safety of the general public. Work includes completion of vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate records, assisting passengers as required including wheelchair securements, receiving and accounting for fares, radio communications, following emergency procedures, and other activities as assigned by the General Manager. The driver is responsible for meeting all attendance requirements, policy, and safety emergency response situations. CPTA is the County Emergency responder. Available for forms of Adams transportation systems as needed.

DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Prepares for daily run by reporting to dispatch at scheduled time, in physical condition to fulfill the essential functions of driving a vehicle and adhering to the dress code. Obtains assignment, reviews any posted notices, and communicates any irregularities to dispatch.

2.Ensures vehicle is safe and reliable prior to operation by conducting an inspection and performing daily pre- and post-trip inspection checklist and completing a non-compliance report and returning it to the Dispatcher or Supervisor for resolution if necessary.

3.Provides public transit services by safely operating assigned vehicle to pick up and deliver passengers on a fixed route in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with specified time schedule and under all weather, traffic and passenger load conditions. Works variable shifts, irregular hours and is available for work/overtime in accordance with bid, policy, and response to emergency situations.

4.Maintains safe conditions by complying with traffic regulations; observing traffic conditions; avoiding dangerous situations, and enforcing passenger safety/conduct rules.

5.Complies with all ADA mandates by assisting with boarding and departing passengers with disabilities including the operation of wheelchair lifts and securing devices.

6.Represents the Authority in a professional and positive manner and ensures a positive passenger experience by listening to complaints regarding delays or problems encountered in the provision of services. Answers questions from passengers regarding fares, schedules and routing. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. Maintains the vehicle interior in a neat condition during service operation.

7.Assists passengers requiring aid (including elderly individuals, individuals with hearing and sight impairments, physically/developmentally disabled individuals, etc.) by helping them board or depart from the vehicle, assisting them with packages, securing wheelchairs announcing required and special request stops, etc.

8.Follows proper emergency procedures in the event of an accident or safety incident by following established procedures including by not limited to notifying dispatcher or supervisor, securing accident/safety incident scene, tending to passengers, obtaining witness cards, deferring media statements to proper channels, and completing an accident report.

9.Ensures proper receipts to the Authority by collecting fares according to established fare categories, completing ridership forms as required, completing any passenger reports and providing transfers for passenger connections with other routes.

10.Ensures operation communications and resolutions in accordance with Federal Communications Commission guidelines by utilizing two-way radio to contacting dispatch to timely and accurately report all irregularities, delays, accidents, incidents, requests for emergency maintenance, and safety/operation problems as they occur, preparing written report of event. Listens and complies with all communications/directions from dispatch.

11.Maintains driving knowledge and skills by participating in safety and related training programs that are made available.

12.Ensures compliance by complying with CPTA's polices and procedures and local, state and government regulations. Maintains regular attendance and performs duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responds as needed for emergency situations and maintenance of service.

13.Contributes to the team effort by training assigned employees, participating in problem solving methods, and maintaining a cooperative relationship with coworkers and management.

PHYSICALS, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Must hold and maintain a class "B" or "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and air brake restriction lifted, and, maintain a current DOT medical certification.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to US DOT Drug and Alcohol pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty testing.

The Authority is an equal employment opportunity employer.