Genesee Connect Car FT

POSITION: Genesee Connect Mini VAN,SUV and CAR DRIVERS

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUV and car 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


• Operate communications equipment according to prescribed FCC and MTA rules and regulations


• Install infant or child car seats in vehicles, as needed


• Perform other duties assigned

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Great customer service skills


• A Valid Michigan Drivers License with a clean driving record, as well as the ability to obtain a Chauffeurs 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 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

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


• Be courteous, considerate and dependable while in service


• Comply with all Mass Transportation Authority rules and regulations and contractual requirements


• Ability to operate lift or ramp-equipped vehicles


• Wear and maintain prescribed MTA Operator’s uniform; maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance at all times


• Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner


• 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 RATE

Part-time:        $18.08 per hour, No benefits

Full-time:        $18.08 per hour plus benefits or $18.08 per hour plus $218 per month in lieu of benefits

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:

Apply online at mtaflint.org.  MTA is an equal opportunity employer!