Urban Fort Cavazos Bus Driver

Hill Country Transit District - Fort Cavazos, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Fort Cavazos, TX

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

This position serves selected work shifts to provide transportation services on Fort Cavazos US Army Installation. Responsible for providing transportation services to all individuals, including persons with disabilities, in a safe and timely manner, and for properly operating and maintaining the transit vehicle assigned to him/her. Responsible for complying with all Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) policies and procedures and all funding source regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to follow a predetermined fixed circulator route and/or daily special micro transit services throughout the installation.
• Must be able to work scheduled and/or assigned shifts.
• Complies with all routing and scheduling directives.
• Performs pre-operation safety inspections; requests servicing and repairs verbally and in writing as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of vehicle, both inside and out.
• Responsible for refueling of the vehicle, as needed.
• Maintains all required passenger and vehicle records.
• Operates transit vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Practices safety protocols in performance of required duties.
• Operates other bus/van-related equipment to include wheelchair lifts, ramps, phone and/or tablets and two-way radio systems.
• Assists customers who require special assistance and persons with disabilities as required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Provides information to the public regarding transportation services and transit policy.
• Provides information to supervisor and dispatch regarding route problems or traffic changes.
• Collects appropriate passenger fares, as applicable.
• Maintain an orderly and professional workstation/vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License (CDL preferred but not required).
• Must be 21 years of age, or older.
• Must be able to obtain Fort Cavazos access pass.
• Have no more than one (1) moving violations in the past 12 months and no more than two (2) moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Driver's license cannot have been suspended or revoked within the previous three years.
• Must not have any felonies or Class A misdemeanors within 7 years of hire date.
• Regular attendance and reliability are critical to business operations.
• Available and willing to work varying shifts, hours and days as assigned to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to drive fixed route circulator vehicle, special transit vehicle, or passenger van.
• Must have reliable means of communication, i.e., home telephone, cellular phone.

Nice-to-haves

• Public bus driving experience highly desirable.

Benefits

• $18.00 / Hour