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Enid

Transit Driver

Enid, Enid, Oklahoma, us, 73702


Salary:

$15.39 Hourly

Location :

1502 W Poplar Ave, Enid

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

202400161

Fund:

Enid Public Transportation Authority

Department:

EPTA

Opening Date:

09/17/2024

Closing Date:

10/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Description

POSITION REPORTS TO:

EPTA Operations Coordinator, EPTA General ManagerPOSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None.BLS COMPARABLE:

53-3021, Bus Drivers, Transit

LEADERSHIP: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building,and providing feedback.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTMust be 21 years of age.

Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.

Subject to post offer, pre-employment DOT physical in accordance with 49 CFR 391 Subpart E-physical qualifications and examination.

Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.

Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.

In accordance with 49 CFR 391.53, information regarding previous employers may be used for the purpose of investigating the applicant's safety performance history within the previous three years. This includes general employment, accident, and drug/alcohol information.

In accordance with 49 CFR 391.23, a Motor Vehicle Report covering the previous three years will be obtained for the purpose of investigating the applicant's driving history.

As a safety-sensitive employee, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.POSITION PURPOSE: To provide outstanding public transportation service to City of Enid residents through the safe, timely, and efficient pick up and drop off of passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to dispatch routing in order to transport passengers, complying with all traffic regulations.Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.Report delays, accidents, or vehicle damage.Communicate EPTA policies and procedures to passengers.Instruct passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles. Address and resolve passenger concerns and conflicts.Collect tickets or cash fares and distribute passes/coupon books.Collect and maintain passenger revenues; record cash receipts and ticket fares; turn in shift revenues to dispatch.Perform pre-shift inspection of the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure working order prior to departure and upon return. Report damage and suggest repairs as needed.Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.Keep bus interiors and exterior clean for passengers.Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.Provide assistance to other departments as needed.Perform other duties as required.PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The EPTA division runs smoothly and efficiently.Customers are picked up and dropped off in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.Excellent customer service is provided.Effective working relations exist with City personnel.New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.The City's professional reputation is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:English Language:

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words.

Traffic Regulations:

Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to calculate fares.Ability to clearly and efficiently communicate using a two-way radio.Ability to read a city map.Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Accurate and attentive to detail.Good communications and public relations abilities.Ability to assist and support others.Able to operate telephone, copier, and other basic business machines.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY:Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES:Normal vision, correctable with or without corrective lenses.Normal vision includes the ability to identify basic colors and associate the meanings when driving a City vehicle, using various maps, or computer software programs.Visual ability to recognize conditions of lights, weather, and communication panels.Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:PDC Level: Medium

Employee lifts/carries 50 lbs occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day); exerts push/pull force of 100 lbs occasionally.

LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY:Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding and subtracting two digit numbers, multiplying and dividing with 10's and 100's.Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight or distance measurement.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:Variable, Monday through Saturday. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Saturday, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.General staff meeting every month on 3rd Wednesday of the month for 1.5-2.0 hours.Due to operational nature of this public service, work on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.Other-Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other office personnel.

WORK CONDITIONS:Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.

NOISE LEVEL:Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

OTHER WORK CONDITIONS:Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

ADVANCEMENT CRITERIAINTERMEDIATE:3-5 years experience.Ability to fill in for Transit Dispatcher for short periods of time.Defensive Driving Training.Additional related training.Knowledge of safety as it applies to position.Valid CPR certification.

ADVANCED:6+ years experience.Ability to fill in for Transit Dispatcher for extended periods of time.Associate's Degree or equivalent in related field.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.

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01

Have you been found guilty of a driving offense involving drugs or alcohol in the last three years?

YesNo

02

Have you been found guilty of an offense related to speeding over 20 mph, or careless/reckless driving, or vehicular manslaughter in the last three years?

YesNo

03

Have you been found guilty of more than 4 speeding or traffic violations in the last three years?

YesNo

04

Have you had more than one "at fault" accident in the last three years?

YesNo

05

Have you had your driver's license suspended in the last three years?

YesNo

06

Have you had a verified positive drug test in the last three years?

YesNo

07

Have you had violations of DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations in the last three years?

YesNo

08

Have you had an alcohol test with a result of 0.04 or higher in the last three years?

YesNo

09

Have you refused to be drug or alcohol tested in the last three years?

YesNo

10

If you answered "yes" to any of the above items, did you complete the return-to-duty process?

11

Which class of Driver License do you hold?

Class DClass CClass BClass AI do not have a Driver's License.

12

Have you held a safety sensitive job in the last three years?

YesNo

13

Can you provide a current driver's license with three year driving history?

YesNo

14

Are you at least 21 years of age?

YesNo

15

Are you English proficient?

YesNo

16

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

Some High SchoolHigh school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)Associate degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeProfessional degreeDoctorate degree

17

Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?

YesNo

18

What is your expected salary?

19

If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?

Required Question