Para-transit Driver
Position:
Part time Taxi and shuttle driver.
Hours:
Hours vary each week depending on business levels, year round, may lead to full time.
Location:
Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and some long distance
Pay Rate:
$9.50-11 hourly, DOE, overtime after 40 hours. Flat rate for some trips
Position Overview:
Taxi and Shuttle drivers provide passenger assistance and
delivery service to designated locations in a safe and efficient manner in
the Leavenworth and Wenatchee areas. Drivers assist disabled and elderly
passengers in getting from door-to-door, loading and unloading wheelchairs,
walkers, and other equipment. Drivers will also provide information about
local events and attractions. Additionally, drivers perform clerical
functions that include answering the phone, scheduling rides, and keeping a
daily trip log. Drivers inspect the general condition of the vehicle and
correct or report any maintenance needs. Drivers are also responsible for
keeping vehicles and work areas clean.
Responsibilities:
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Safely operate vehicles in rural or highly congested
urban areas in all types of weather.
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Assist passengers in and out of the vehicle as needed.
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Assist passengers with their groceries or other items.
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Provide information to passengers about local events,
activities, and attractions.
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Arrive on time and stay until duties are completed.
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Maintain a pleasant and professional attitude and
appearance.
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Answer phone and make changes to the day’s route or take
messages.
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Maintain accurate and legible daily logs.
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Drive defensively, politely, and obey traffic laws.
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Inspect and clean vehicles.
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Other duties and trips as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Clean driving record: 0 tickets or accidents in the
last year and 2 or less in the last 5.
- Friendly, enthusiastic, outgoing, upbeat, and
focused on customer service.
- Desire to work with people: Tourists, elderly, and
disabled.
- Knowledgeable about Leavenworth area, history,
events, and businesses.
- Knowledgeable about Wenatchee area, history, events,
and businesses.
- Able to follow company policies and procedures.
- Able to work alone with a minimum of direct
supervision.
- Must be able to occasionally work weekends or late
nights.
- Ability to read a map and locate addresses.
- Able write legibly with clear descriptions.
- Able to use a cell phone.
- Able to use internet and email.
- Able to lift, push, pull, reach, and bend to assist
and secure wheelchairs or other equipment.
- Current first aid and CPR certification.
- Non Smoking
- Hustle.
- CDL with passenger endorsement is a big plus.
This page last updated
10/19/2007
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