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SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Operates the Road Runner Transit vehicle in a safe professional manner to provide dependable, friendly public transportation. Qualified candidates will also be responsible, but not limited to the proper cleaning measures of Colorado Department of Transportation Bustang Outrider buses as well as Road Runner Transit owned buses. Candidates will be required to demonstrate, or be able to learn proper use of company provided cleaning and sanitation equipment. Proper storage of cleaning agents and or chemicals will be followed by local, state and federal guidelines.

Qualified candidates will be required to move buses and/or shuttle buses and be able to back and park buses into garages or tight spaces. May be required to work a flexible schedule (which may include weekends/late evenings), proper PPE will be issued, as well as proper use of the PPE to applicable employees. A CDL Class B license will elevate the position and is preferable, but not required.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: These are the most significant performance factors involved with this position and they will be the principal factors on which the employee will be evaluated:

1. Operate Transit vehicle on a fixed route, adhering to published times and in accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws.
2. Duties include demand response trips to accommodate special needs; be willing to assist special needs customers onto the vehicle.
3. Record mileage, riders, rider characteristics, and fuel purchases daily; gather and maintain all information as required by the Transit program.
4. Begins routes on time and follow appropriate schedule; provide reliable, expert service and enforce rules related to safe transit operation.
5. Inspect vehicle prior to beginning of each shift and at end of the shift; complete and maintain required information on appropriate inspection forms and sign-off.
6. Is subject to federal, state, and SoCoCAA random drug and alcohol testing policy and procedures.
7. Maintains cleanliness of transit vehicle, including but not limited to: bus washing, keeping trash cleaned out of bus, picking-up safety belts off floor, sweeping, and cleaning windows.
8. Become knowledgeable of the transit schedule and the area, including activities and events, in order to answer customer inquiries in a courteous and patient manner at all times.
9. Maintain a neat, clean appearance and be able to deal effectively and courteously with the general public. Maintain friendliness with passengers and be able to increase their knowledge of Road Runner Transit services and changes.
10. Assist all disabled passengers as required by SoCoCAA transit policies.
11. Ability to sit for long periods of time while on duty.
12. Ability to perform simple maintenance of bus stops, as needed: deliver bus route schedules, shovel snow, etc.
13. Ability to positively promote the Road Runner and the local community using diplomacy and tact.
14. Willingly perform other related job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualified candidates will be required to perform the following duties:

1. Have experience in general repair and building maintenance.
2. Wash and clean the exterior of buses.
3. Wash and clean the interior including walls, seats, and floor surfaces.
4. Clean and sanitize the lavatory if equipped.
5. Sterilize high touch/traffic areas such as handrails, doors, windows etc.
6. Check and restock any required PPE items that the buses are required to have per CDOT/Road Runner policy and guidelines.
7. Report any abuse or misuse of any company buses and or property.
8. Properly clean and use required cleaning agents for their intended purposes. Proper use of brushes, hoses, water and applicable practices

BENEFITS PACKAGE: Sick leave Annual Leave 401K Dental, vision, medical after 3 months of full time employment Employee Life Insurance Employee AD&D Employee LTD

Requirement QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or GED preferred. Must have current driver s license, in good standing, for state of residency. Must be able to obtain and keep current a Medical Examiner s Certificate when required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49 Must be insurable by SoCoCAA s insurance carrier, good driving record required. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen; must pass criminal history background checks. Must be able to relate to and work well with associates and the public; work references will be required. Must have, or within 3 months, be able to obtain CPR and 1st Aid certification and remain current thereafter. Preference may be given to qualifying local applicants familiar with the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the surrounding Ignacio community. Must be physically able to perform all duties of the job and pass a physical exam every year. Position occasionally performs heavy physical labor requiring ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects or materials. Physical demand for strength and endurance; requires lifting over 50 pounds on an occasional basis