PEAK Transit Driver

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsible for providing bus/transit service to employees students and bus/transit vehicle is properly equipped serviced and cleaned. May perform minor maintenance/repairs and provide reports for services provided.

Essential Duties:

Operates vehicle while following scheduled routes and maintains a time schedule complying with traffic regulations in order to safely and efficiently transport employees students and visitors around the campus.
Inspectstransit vehicle to include but not limited to gas oil water levels brakes windshield wipers lights and safety equipment to ensure everything is in working order properly equipped maintained and clean.
Performs minor maintenance/repairs and creates reports for services rendered.
Assists in the loading/unloading of the transit passengers and equipment assists passengers with boarding and exiting vehicle seatbelts tie downs and cautions departing passengers of approaching vehicles.
May drive a lift equipped van.
Completes necessary internal compliance and accident report and reports ridership data for the respective route or routes and distributes to management.
Schedules customer rides for transit buses/vans.
Provides dispatch services at the request of the rider.
Disseminates routine transit/transportation speak to groups regarding campus and express transportation services.
Uses established safety practices to protect health and safety of passengers personnel and property.
May supervise and train other bus drivers.
Performs other duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Required Attachments

Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.

Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your documents will not be visible to the hiring department!

Required: High School Diploma; AND:

24 months experience driving heavy transit vehicles performing delivery services or closely related service

Certifications or Licenses:

Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles
Class B Commercial Drivers License Airbrake and Passenger Endorsement
Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate or the ability to obtain with the departments assistance.

Skills:

Excellent customer service skills with sensitivity to customer needs
Ability to maneuver navigate and drive a passenger vehicle
Excellent driving record

Working Conditions:

Physical: Good physical condition. Ability to physically push a manual wheelchair up an incline/ramp when required. Ability to manually deploy mechanical lift or ramp for passengers with special needs when necessary. Ability to sit for extended periods of time and drive with limited rest to climb crouch bend or stoop. Ability to push or pull.

Environmental:Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions. Exposure to extreme temperature changes odors and loud noises. May wear and maintain uniforms and work shift work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.

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