Van​/Bus Driver - Newport

Rural Community Transportation, Inc.
1677 Industrial Parkway, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851

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Position:
Van/ Bus Driver
Department:
Operations
Category:
Full-time
Classification:
Non-exempt
Supervisor:
Operations Manager

Position Summary:

The Van/Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of RCT vehicles and for providing reliable, high-quality transportation customer service to RCT passengers.

• Provide safe, efficient, on-schedule transportation for passengers in Agency vehicles.
• Provide courteous, respectful customer service to passengers at all times.
• Maintain passenger/client confidentiality at all times.
• Provide assistance to passengers as trained and according to procedure in boarding and exiting vehicles, using the wheelchair lift, as necessary.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles; wash, maintain, refuel and secure Agency vehicles as required to ensure vehicles are clean, safe and ready for use at all times.
• Promptly report mechanical failures, safety concerns and/or maintenance issues to the Operations Manager or other designated staff.
• Learn, follow and implement safety and industry-related rules, regulations, and procedures as required.
• Be aware of and follow all traffic laws and industry driving best practices.
• Respond to emergencies, accidents and other incidents according to established policies and protocols.
• Complete all pre- and post-trip inspection reports, transportation manifests, daily mileage logs, and other paperwork and reports as required or requested.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times while working, with good personal hygiene and grooming.
• Complete all trainings as required and/or requested by management.
• Perform other duties as required to meet department and agency needs.

Required:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
Preferred:
High School completion or equivalent and commercial driving experience (minimum 2 years’ driving experience required).

Required:

Vermont Driver’s License (without violations on record)

• Ability to drive safely in all weather conditions and for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle cleaning and maintenance.
• Ability to continuously learn, follow, and implement rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain a calm and courteous manner in all situations.
• Commitment to maintaining passenger/client confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making, and appropriately respond to stressful and/or unexpected situations.
• Technical capacity to communicate, document and report information, utilizing information and communications technology as required.

This position requires actively physical and sedentary activity in a variety of environments, including vehicles and a professional office environment, and exposure to all types of weather conditions, including inclement conditions.

Driving in inclement weather conditions and occasional periods of work outdoors in inclement weather conditions will be required.

This position may require working in potentially stress-inducing situations and may require working with passengers who present challenging behaviors.

• Must be free of the influence of medication or other substances which could significantly decrease alertness or impair reaction time at all times while performing, ready to perform, or immediately available to perform safety-sensitive functions.
• Must meet FTA requirements pertaining to substance use and related testing for covered employees performing safety-sensitive functions.
• Must meet all background check requirements as mandated by funding source(s) and Agency policies.
• Must comply with safety procedures and protocols, employ industry best…