Public Transit Driver: Effingham, Fayette, & Shelby Counties

at C.E.F.S. in Effingham, Illinois, United States Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: The driver of a Central Illinois Public Transit vehicle which serves the general public is expected to exercise extreme care to ensure the safety of the customers and the vehicles. Responsible for continuous use of judgment related to the demand/response nature of the Central Illinois Public Transit. The driver will follow all rules and regulations governing vehicle maintenance and operations in accordance with such standards as the Federal Transit Administration, Secretary of State, the Illinois Department of Transportation and C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation prescribe. A key responsibility is to project enthusiasm about Central Illinois Public Transit and to be an effective representative of C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation. DUTIES: 1. Provide safe transportation by: A. Obeying all traffic laws B. Observing safety regulations C. Maintaining a safe driving record 2. Perform and record the results of each preventative maintenance review daily, pre and post driving and report all defects immediately. 3. Perform and record information for billing purposes. 4. Refrain from operating the vehicle to transport customers when malfunctions and/or defects in equipment or in any vehicle or device which could threaten safe operating performance is detected, until such defect (s) is (are) corrected. 5. Follow established procedures working to develop and expand Central Illinois Public Transit 6. Report all accidents and complete required reports immediately; respond to passenger well-being first. 7. Must, if necessary assist customers on and off the vehicle; be knowledgeable of passenger assistance techniques and skills; must be able to secure all mobility devices 8. Transport people of all ages. 9. Maintain discipline on the vehicle and report any disciplinary problems to the supervisor. 10. Exercise responsible leadership. 11. Become acquainted with and abide by all new rulings and laws affecting driver job responsibilities and performance. 12. Demonstrate mature judgment, capability and professional conduct. 13. Present a neat, clean appearance; attire should be appropriate for drivers' duties. 14. Refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing tobacco while in the vehicle. 15. Refrain from using any transit vehicle for personal use. 16. Be knowledgeable of proper placement of warning devices when vehicle is disabled or stopped for any reason. 17. Use seat belt when vehicle is being operated. 18. Operate vehicle only when everyone is seated and carry-on items are secure. 19. Know how to evacuate passengers safely and conduct periodic verbal and /or physical emergency evacuation drills with passengers. 20. Check daily, first aid kit and fire extinguisher to assure readiness. 21. Know how to extinguish fire. 22. Know exact location of nearest emergency facilities within or near area served. 23. Allow only the number of customers for which the vehicle was designed and for which permanent seats are provided. 24. Attend all trainings; must complete all required coursework. 25. Demonstrate proper caution before crossing railroad tracks, stop, listen for train signal and look in both directions before proceeding across the tracks using warning/hazard lights prior to RR. 26. Exercise extreme caution when operating in hazardous conditions such as snow, ice, fog, smoke, dust, rain or any other condition which adversely affect visibility and /or traction and must reduce speed accordingly. 27. Be aware of physical/mental/emotional condition of customers. 28. Shall never resort to physical, verbal, or emotional abuse of a customer regardless of provocation. 29. Will comply with all drug and alcohol testing procedures. 30. Will drive in all counties within the service area as requested. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account