JOB TITLE: Transit System Driver

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Transportation Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, day shift

Summary:

Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for individuals within the community, including persons with disabilities and medical transportation needs. This safety-sensitive position involves operating agency vehicles in compliance with all DOT, federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of all passengers.

Key Responsibilities:

· Operate agency vehicles to provide public transit services in a safe and timely manner

· Transport passengers to and from homes, medical appointments, and designated pick-up/drop-off locations

· Ensure all passengers are accounted for before and after transport

· Provide door-to-door assistance, including support for boarding and exiting vehicles as needed

· Safely secure passengers using wheelchairs, mobility devices, and safety equipment

· Follow all transportation schedules and assignments provided by dispatch or supervision

· Maintain professional and respectful interactions with all passengers

· Perform daily vehicle inspections, including pre-trip and post-trip checks

· Clean and sanitize vehicle interiors, including disinfecting high-touch surfaces and managing spills or biohazards as needed

· Fuel vehicles and ensure proper vehicle maintenance readiness

· Maintain and inventory vehicle supplies, including first aid kits and safety equipment

· Report maintenance issues and vehicle concerns to supervision promptly

· Complete required documentation and daily logs accurately

· Enforce passenger safety rules, including no eating, drinking, or smoking on vehicles

· Assist passengers as needed while maintaining safety and dignity

Qualifications & Skills:

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

· Ability to follow directions, schedules, and safety procedures

· Ability to remain calm and professional in high-responsibility situations

· Strong attention to safety and detail

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Basic documentation and reporting skills

Physical & Work Requirements:

· Ability to lift 70 pounds

· Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull

· Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and assist passengers frequently

· Ability to operate vehicles in varied weather and traffic conditions

· Ability to assist passengers with mobility devices and boarding equipment

· Must meet FMCSA physical qualification standards

· Valid Class B or C CDL with passenger endorsement OR Operator’s License with “For Hire” endorsement. If hired and needing to obtain a “For Hire” endorsement, the agency will reimburse that expense. 

· Driver Road Evaluation Test (in-house)

· DOT-required drug testing and background screening

Certifications & Training Requirements:

· CPR and First Aid certification

· Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification

· CRT (Certified Restraint Training) certification

· Completion of Child Transportation Procedures for SITS

Benefits:

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance.

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year.

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.

Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested.

Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and  6 sick days/year.

Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.

Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.

Additional Information:

Please reach out to Alice Spicer at brtrmgr@brsinc.org with any questions.

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Education/Experience Requirements

No formal education is required.

Previous experience in public transportation or working with individuals with disabilities preferred.