Time CDL Driver

Local Bus Drivers needed! $25.75 to 34.54 per hour dependent on experience for drivers with Class B or A license. Are you looking for long-term work with great benefits? Are you service oriented and want to play an important part in the local community? Come join a growing local agency. Cascades East Transit is looking for qualified drivers to provide transit services throughout the Central Oregon community.

Work schedules are generally Monday through Friday. However, weekend work may be required depending on the assigned schedule. Recruiting both Full-Time and Part-Time Drivers. Generally, part-time schedules range from 20-36 hours per week depending on classification.

Positions are based out of Redmond or Bend. Routes serve throughout Central Oregon.

The overarching purpose of COIC's transportation program is to strengthen regional transportation services and infrastructure through the development and implementation of regionally-based transportation plans, administration and operations, service coordination, and project development. A regional approach to transportation enhances efficiencies among transportation organizations and ensures regional connectivity for Central Oregon's residents, businesses, and visitors.

Provide safe and efficient transportation services for Central Oregon public transportation passengers. As the initial contact with the public, Drivers must be courteous and professional and be able to represent COIC in a manner that will maintain and promote the positive reputation of the organization. Drivers must be capable of dealing with a wide range of personalities, physical abilities and passenger situations.

Must treat passengers with respect and understanding. Drivers will assure safety for themselves and passengers at all times. Drivers will assist in reporting, training, and quality assurance activities. Drivers are responsible for ticket inventory and the accurate recording of vehicle, passenger and other data.

COIC supports the region as a trusted leader and partner, helping communities identify and address their unique and common needs through collaboration, shared service delivery, technical assistance, information sharing, and resource development.

COIC values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and fostering a workplace in which individual differences are appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways which elevates the delivery of our services to Central Oregon Communities. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.

• Safely operate and transport passengers in a commercial motor vehicle;
• Safely and courteously assist passengers with mobility devices such as walkers, canes, crutches or wheelchairs and assist with carry‑on items;
• When necessary assist passengers with loading and unloading equipment on external carriers;
• Collect appropriate passenger fare and record passenger trips on a mobile data terminal;
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip internal and external vehicle inspections according to CET procedures;
• Report vehicle defects or problems to supervisor;
• Report accidents or other traffic issues to Dispatchers;
• Keep interior of vehicle clean, wash exterior of vehicles as assigned;
• Write daily reports in a logical and readable manner;
• Other duties that may be assigned.

• Must have and maintain a current Oregon CDL Class B, or equivalent driver's license at the time of employment. Must have and maintain a CDL passenger endorsement and air break restriction lifted endorsements within 30 days of hire into the classification. CDL requirements are an essential qualification of the classification and failure to obtain or maintain CDL status may result in termination of employment.
  
  This classification is subject to DOT pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle assuring the safety of the passengers as they enter, ride on and exit the vehicle;
• Must meet standards for a safety-sensitive position;
• Must have good working knowledge of motor vehicles;
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions to perform work;
• Ability to report to work on time and maintain a strong attendance record;
• Have knowledge of the geographic service area;
• Represent COIC in a manner that will maintain and promote the positive reputation of the organization;
• Interact with a wide range of personalities and situations and be able to treat the diverse ridership with respect and understanding;
  Maintain a good rapport with the general public;
• Interact positively with passengers and co-workers;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a…