POSITION: Mini VANSUV and CAR DRIVERS
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUV and car drivers are responsible for providing safe courteous transportation services for customers using MTA transportation. They also perform other servicerelated duties as required.
SUPERVISED BY: SERVICE CENTER MANAGERS
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe courteous and timely manner with the goal of satisfied and loyal customers
- Service vehicle as required by standards of job assignment
- Read interpret and follow work assignment instructions; deviate from these instructions only as agreed to by Team Leader and maintain required schedule of MTA
- Insure vehicle cleanliness
- Perform pre and postoperation vehicle inspection
- Operate lift and/or rampequipped vehicles
- Board secure (as required by MTA procedures) and discharge passengers in safe and efficient manner; must have concern and consideration for handling of the elderly and mobility handicapped
- Operate communications equipment according to prescribed FCC and MTA rules and regulations
- Install infant or child car seats in vehicles as needed
- Perform other duties assigned
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Great customer service skills
- A Valid Michigan Drivers License with a clean driving record as well as the ability to obtain a Chauffeurs license
- Knowledge of traffic codes rules and regulations. Must have the ability to operate vehicles in a safe manner in full compliance with local and State traffic laws and ordinances.
- Knowledgeable of geography of City of Flint and Genesee County
- Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen criminal and reference checks
- Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions
- Ability to work in a Team Environment
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Maintain continuous professional attitude appearance and conduct at all times
- Maintain continuous awareness and concern for the safety and wellbeing of every passenger
- Maintain constant care in the use of all Mass Transportation Authority equipment and report all defects as they are found
- Services vehicle and other equipment as required by MTA procedures
- Maintain sound judgement in determining and reporting all pulloffs incidents or accidents and equipment defects
- Adhere to required radio courtesy and procedures
- Be courteous considerate and dependable while in service
- Comply with all Mass Transportation Authority rules and regulations and contractual requirements
- Ability to operate lift or rampequipped vehicles
- Wear and maintain prescribed MTA Operators uniform; maintain a clean wellgroomed appearance at all times
- Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner
- Maintain an excellent driving record
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls.
- Reaching with arms and hands walk climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch. Vision requirements are distant closeup peripheral and depth perception. Ability to focus.
- Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid conditions. Some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts.
- Ability to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA.
WAGE RATE
Training: $15.00 per hour full time training
Parttime: $18.08 per hour No benefits
Fulltime: $18.08 per hour plus benefits or $18.08 per hour plus $218 per month in lieu of benefits
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
Apply online at . MTA is an equal opportunity employer!