POSITION: YOUR RIDE MINI BUS DRIVER SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Mini Bus drivers are responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation services for customers using MTA transportation. They also perform other service-related duties as required. SUPERVISED BY: SERVICE CENTER MANAGERS PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operate assigned vehicle in a safe, courteous and timely manner, with the goal of satisfied and loyal customers • Service vehicle as required by standards of job assignment • Read, interpret and follow work assignment instructions; deviate from these instructions only as agreed to by Team Leader, and maintain required schedule of MTA • Insure vehicle cleanliness • Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspection • Operate lift and/or ramp-equipped vehicles • Board, secure (as required by MTA procedures) and discharge passengers in safe and efficient manner; must have concern and consideration for handling of the elderly and mobility handicapped • Collect passenger ridership and farebox revenue data as prescribed by MTA procedures • Operate communications equipment according to prescribed FCC and MTA rules and regulations • Perform other duties assigned MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS • Great customer service skills • A valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record, as well as the ability to obtain a Chauffeur license • Knowledge of traffic codes, rules, and regulations. Must have the ability to operate vehicles in a safe manner in full compliance with local and State traffic laws and ordinances. • Knowledgeable of geography of City of Flint and Genesee County • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen, criminal and reference checks • Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions • Ability to work in a Team Environment • Be courteous, considerate and dependable while in service MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Maintain continuous professional attitude, appearance and conduct at all times • Maintain continuous awareness and concern for the safety and well-being of every passenger • Maintain constant care in the use of all Mass Transportation Authority equipment and report all defects as they are found • Services vehicle and other equipment as required by MTA procedures • Maintain sound judgement in determining and reporting all pull-offs, incidents or accidents and equipment defects • Adhere to required radio courtesy and procedures • Wear and maintain prescribed MTA Operator’s uniform; maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance at all times • Comply with all Mass Transportation Authority rules and regulations and contractual requirements • Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner • Ability to operate lift or ramp-equipped vehicles • Maintain an excellent driving record PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. • Reaching with arms and hands, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements are distant, close-up, peripheral and depth perception. Ability to focus. • Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid conditions. Some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts. • Ability to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA. WAGE RATES: Training: $15.00 per hour, full time training Part-time: $20.02 per hour, No benefits Full-time: $20.62 per hour plus benefits or $20.62 per hour plus $218 per month in lieu of benefits APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: Please apply online at mtaflint.org. MTA is an equal opportunity employer!