Transit Operator (DRIVER)

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📍 Newark📍 Newark, OH, United States📍 OH📍 usFull time

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Company Description

Licking County Transit Board

Job Description

Summary:

Transports Licking County residents to and from various locations in Licking County and surrounding counties. Provides safe, reliable and efficient public transportation.   Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to public transportation.  Identifies areas of improvement and recommends changes to Transportation Supervisor.

Duties:  

  1. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

  2. Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.

  3. Transports Licking County residents to and from various locations in Licking County and surrounding counties.    

  4. Loads and unloads passengers on vehicles. Assists disabled passengers.  Secures wheelchairs and scooters.

  5. Ensures safety measures are in place for transit buses;  Ensures safety of passengers by use of appropriate on-board restraints

  6. Communicates to Transportation Supervisor any repairs and maintenance issues with buses immediately.

  7. Diffuses difficult situations and maintains order on-board vehicle. 

  8. Reports to Dispatch Office immediately any accidents or incidents with passengers, buses, equipment, etc.  Completes forms and reports as necessary.

  9. Ensures transit buses are properly fueled; ensures safe and clean vehicle condition at the start and end of each shift.

  10. Documents thoroughly the course of the day including odometer readings, times, and passenger information. 

  11. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.

  12. Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least 21 years of age. Service area knowledge preferred.

Additional Information

Application Procedures:  Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to the Licking County Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055.  Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily or printed from the web site at www.lcounty.com.

Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This Transit Operator (DRIVER) role at lickingcounty is based in Newark, Newark, OH, United States, OH, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Transit Operator (DRIVER) position at lickingcounty was posted on May 4, 2022. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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