City of Clovis, NM
TRANSIT DRIVER
City of Clovis, NM, Clovis, New Mexico, United States, 88101
Salary:
$12.91 - $19.36 Hourly
Location :
Clovis, NM
Job Type:
FULL-TIME
Job Number:
20230828 - 7015
Department:
CLOVIS AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM
Opening Date:
08/28/2023
Job Description
This position requires the operation of large buses, mid-buses or vans to transport passengers in a safe, prompt and courteous manner. Schedule will be determined by the public's demand for transportation service and will change accordingly. May be required to work some weekends and evenings.
**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**
Typical Duties
Attend in-service safety briefings and training sessionsAttend all in-state training sessions to become certified in Passenger Assistance and Safety, Wheelchair Securement, Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne Pathogens, Dealing with Difficult Passengers, etc.Operate vans/buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.Must be able to safely provide assistance with boarding and alighting passengers.Receive and log fares as established by policy.Maintain driver's log and records as required.Complete and log thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections, reporting all deficiencies.Provide light preventative vehicle maintenance.Maintain good customer relations.Staff dispatch desk in the absence of dispatcher/supervisor.Learn 10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.Maintain the appearance of the vehicle inside and outside.Assist with building custodial duties as needed.Maintain professional personal appearance by caring for and wearing uniforms properly.Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
:
High School Diploma or GED.Licenses and Certificates:Equivalent or higher of a New Mexico Class "D" driver's license, with a good driving record.A New Mexico Class "C" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or be able to obtain one.CPR/First Aid Certification or be able to obtain within (1) one year.Other certifications as required by NMDOT.Knowledge Skills and Abilities :Knowledge of:10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.The city grid/streets to enable efficient routing.Skill in:Pre trip inspections and preventative maintenance vehicle checks.Computers and skills, & good customer relationsAbility to:Pass a DOT physicalAbility to assess passenger's situations and determine needsOperate vans/buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.Maintain driver's log and records as required.Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.This is a "Safety Sensitive" position and passing a DOT drug test is a condition of employment.
Cigna Health InsuranceMedical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annuallyCity portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annuallyCity portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)
DentalUnited Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost
VisionDavis Vision 100% employee cost
Life Insurance$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long Term Disability
100 % employee costVoluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period
Flexible Spending Accounts
100% employee costHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement ChoicesICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%
Time OffVacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 yearsSick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)11 paid holidaysPhysical Examination Leave - 4 hours annuallyBereavement LeaveVoting Leave - 1 hourPersonal DayTuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursedOption of Sick Leave Bank
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
02
Do you possess a current, valid driver's license (equivalent to a New Mexico Class "D")?
YesNo
03
One of the requirements for the position is you must be able to obtain a Class "C" New Mexico Commercial Driver License with a passenger indorsement. Are you able to obtain a (CDL) as required for this position?
YesNo
04
Do you have DOT Certifications? if yes please list them below
05
How much experience do you have driving a bus or large van? Please describe.
06
Do you posses a current, valid certification for First Aid/CPR and AED?
YesNo
07
Are you able to occasionally lift 50 pounds?
08
This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
YesNo
Required Question
$12.91 - $19.36 Hourly
Location :
Clovis, NM
Job Type:
FULL-TIME
Job Number:
20230828 - 7015
Department:
CLOVIS AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM
Opening Date:
08/28/2023
Job Description
This position requires the operation of large buses, mid-buses or vans to transport passengers in a safe, prompt and courteous manner. Schedule will be determined by the public's demand for transportation service and will change accordingly. May be required to work some weekends and evenings.
**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**
Typical Duties
Attend in-service safety briefings and training sessionsAttend all in-state training sessions to become certified in Passenger Assistance and Safety, Wheelchair Securement, Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne Pathogens, Dealing with Difficult Passengers, etc.Operate vans/buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.Must be able to safely provide assistance with boarding and alighting passengers.Receive and log fares as established by policy.Maintain driver's log and records as required.Complete and log thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections, reporting all deficiencies.Provide light preventative vehicle maintenance.Maintain good customer relations.Staff dispatch desk in the absence of dispatcher/supervisor.Learn 10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.Maintain the appearance of the vehicle inside and outside.Assist with building custodial duties as needed.Maintain professional personal appearance by caring for and wearing uniforms properly.Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
:
High School Diploma or GED.Licenses and Certificates:Equivalent or higher of a New Mexico Class "D" driver's license, with a good driving record.A New Mexico Class "C" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or be able to obtain one.CPR/First Aid Certification or be able to obtain within (1) one year.Other certifications as required by NMDOT.Knowledge Skills and Abilities :Knowledge of:10 codes and proper mobile radio techniques.The city grid/streets to enable efficient routing.Skill in:Pre trip inspections and preventative maintenance vehicle checks.Computers and skills, & good customer relationsAbility to:Pass a DOT physicalAbility to assess passenger's situations and determine needsOperate vans/buses over a designated route or in response to dispatched calls.Maintain driver's log and records as required.Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.This is a "Safety Sensitive" position and passing a DOT drug test is a condition of employment.
Cigna Health InsuranceMedical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annuallyCity portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annuallyCity portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)
DentalUnited Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost
VisionDavis Vision 100% employee cost
Life Insurance$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long Term Disability
100 % employee costVoluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period
Flexible Spending Accounts
100% employee costHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement ChoicesICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%
Time OffVacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 yearsSick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)11 paid holidaysPhysical Examination Leave - 4 hours annuallyBereavement LeaveVoting Leave - 1 hourPersonal DayTuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursedOption of Sick Leave Bank
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
02
Do you possess a current, valid driver's license (equivalent to a New Mexico Class "D")?
YesNo
03
One of the requirements for the position is you must be able to obtain a Class "C" New Mexico Commercial Driver License with a passenger indorsement. Are you able to obtain a (CDL) as required for this position?
YesNo
04
Do you have DOT Certifications? if yes please list them below
05
How much experience do you have driving a bus or large van? Please describe.
06
Do you posses a current, valid certification for First Aid/CPR and AED?
YesNo
07
Are you able to occasionally lift 50 pounds?
08
This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
YesNo
Required Question