AMVETS Jobs

This position is under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, Executive Director. Clare County Transit, your public transportation provided, is hiring individuals to join their professional staff. No experience necessary. Willing to train the right applicants. Looking for individuals with good interpersonal skills and a heart for helping those in need.

CCTC drivers safely operate a range of vehicles from vans to 32' buses primarily in and around Clare County in order to transport passengers. Drivers assist passengers embarking and disembarking the bus as well as secure passengers and mobility aids if required. Employees in the position should be professional, compassionate, and responsible.

Essential Functions:

• Maneuver bus and or transit passenger vehicles safely under all road and traffic conditions.
• Use good judgment in interpreting dispatchers' instruction. In particular, be able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pick up and drop off passengers.
• Observe all traffic laws, including those related to buses and public transit vehicles.
• Use correct FCC radio procedures in communication with a dispatcher.
• Keep accurate legible logs of all trips and fare box revenues.
• Function as representative of the transit agency to the public; be able to answer informational questions about the transit agency in a positive courteous manner.
• Perform a daily pre and post trip safety inspection of the vehicle.
• Respond to emergency situations according to transit training and policy.
• If necessary, complete all accident and incident reports before end of shift.
• Properly board or debark passenger mobility devices.
• Complete pickups and drop offs within the allotted periods.
• Perform routine maintenance: washing, cleaning, fueling, and adding fluids to the transit vehicles as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and or sit continuously to perform job functions.
• Must be able to physically stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb steps, crouch, handle or move passengers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Other Job Requirements:

• Subject to random drug testing per CCTC's Drug and Alcohol Policy and Over-the-Counter and prescription Medication Policy.
• Must possess a clear criminal record other than minor traffic violations and shall maintain that record as such as a condition of employment.
• Subject to periodic driving record check through the Department of State Bureau of Driver and Vehicle Record Lookup.
• Attend seminars, training and meetings as instructed by the Operations Manager.
• Attend all employee meetings.

Environmental Conditions:

• Variable work Environments: Work is conducted indoors and out with varying environmental conditions.
• When outdoors, employee will be subjected to weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions. This includes sunshine, rain, ice, snow, or mix.
• Exposure to vibrating equipment and other environmental noise.

Benefits upon hiring include: Paid time off; Flexible Schedules and Paid Training

Benefits Included at Full Time Status: Short Term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance and 401K with Employer Match