TRANSIT LEAD DRIVER

JOB SUMMARY:\

Operates a transit bus to transport passengers over semi-regular or regular routes to local points according to time schedule and/or at customer request.  Advises and trains other drivers; develops schedule for drivers and ensures vehicles are in proper working order. Assist with staff supervision and administrative functions in the absence of the Transit Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES

• Transport visitors and citizens to various locations throughout the County; assists people with special needs with loading/unloading requirements.
• Train new drivers and advises other drivers as appropriate.
• Assist with developing and maintaining drivers' schedules.
• Ensure county vehicles are in proper working order.  Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections of shuttle bus in conformance with DOT commercial vehicle regulations.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining operating records.
• Complete documentation as required to reflect daily mileage, passenger counts, fares, and incident/accident reports.  Driving time log as per DOT requirements.
• Comply with local traffic regulations; report delays or accidents.
• Familiarize self with the County and persons living in the area.
• Provide information and interact positively with visitors specific to a historic, resort community.
• Assist with addressing passenger comments and complaints.
• Assist with delivering and picking up buses from out-of-town repair shops.
• Attend all meetings in the absence of the Transit Supervisor as required by the Operations Manager, including monthly department head meetings and County meetings.
• Assist in coordinating with tours and marketing for special driving schedules as needed for special events, tours, special requests, and parades.
• Administer and participate in the safety program to include adhering to safety policies, observing and correcting safety hazards, and participating in safety-related training.
• Assist in evaluating the performance of employees to determine and monitor deficiencies and strengths, counseling same to define problem areas and develop avenues for improvement; interprets and explains departmental policies and procedures; insures implementation and monitors compliance.
• Help fill in for other employees due to vacation, sickness or personal wellness day.
• Teach PASS (Passenger Assistance Safety and Security Training Program) and DDTOC (Defensive Driving for Transit Operators Certification) training to newly employed drivers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED). 

EXPERIENCE

Must have been driving for a public transit organization for no less than one year with exemplary driving record as well as demonstration of excellent employee reviews; and no less than 3 years of customer service experience. 

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIAL LICENSES

Must have passed the DDTOC (Defensive Driving for Transit Operators Certification) Trainer Course

Must have passed the PASS (Passenger Assistance Safety and Security Training Program) Trainer Course.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 21 years of age and have five years of driving history. 

Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers' License.  Must have no restrictions, and No major violations within the last 5 years. 

Must Pass a DOT physical.

Must pass a defensive driving course within six months of hire.

Must pass background check:  Criminal & Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment

Must pass initial and all random alcohol & drug tests

Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

Must possess a Medical Examiners Certificate providing clearance for driving.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safe driving practices and provisions of applicable laws governing the operation of transit vehicles and the transportation of passengers.
• Ability to pass required drug and alcohol test per federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to understand federal and state regulations, traffic laws and County policies regarding vehicle operation. 
• Ability to learn streets and geography of the County.
• Ability to meet schedules and requests for service.
• Ability to operate a bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of ADA requirements and special needs of handicapped passengers.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate operating reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and riders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time typically while driving a vehicle.  Incumbents are regularly required to talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger coordination, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination.  Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force frequently or constantly).  Occasionally required to perform moderate to heavy physical work and to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 50 lbs to move objects.  Must possess verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as a two-way radio and hear malfunction of equipment.  Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate electric wheel chair lift, passenger door and operate a shuttle bus.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle.  Work is scheduled all days of the week with some time off during each week and requires working some holidays.  Must be able to read instructions and fill-out forms. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is primarily performed in a field environment.  The noise level experienced in this position will be moderate to occasionally excessive from time to time.  Employees in this position will be exposed to a wide variety of climatic conditions such as cold, heat, wind, rain, dust and snow periodically.  Also, regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. 

SUPERVISORY:

Supervises transit drivers in the absence of the Transit Supervisor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities.  Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Compensation details: 22.29-26.73

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