Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Candidate will be responsible for operating UTA provided transportation to the public. Transportation is an inner city to city shuttle within the Tooele County area. In this position the candidate follows UTA guidelines, operating rules, schedules, and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Tooele County Mobility Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides specialized transportation to the passengers that meet the requirements of Utah Transit Authority (UTA) conditions. Drives passengers within Tooele County area. Assists all passengers on and off the shuttle, answers questions from customers and others, and put shuttle away at night.

Collects appropriate fare from passengers. Prepares legible written reports of incidences or accidents.

Performs standard pre-trip/post trip vehicle inspections. Checks oil, gas, tires, battery, all fluid levels, cleans the windshield, and returns bus to the maintenance shop for all repairs and maintenance. May assist with repairs and maintenance.

Understands and operates shuttles per all UTA guidelines. Follows safety procedures, schedule shifts, schedule departures and other scheduling demands. Understands and operates routes in timely and professional manner.

May perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

AND

Three (3) years of general responsible work experience

AND

Must have a valid Utah State CDL Class "C" passenger endorsement license and a clean driving record.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Working knowledge of road safety and driving practices. Knowledge of the geographical areas including Grantsville, Tooele, and Salt Lake City.

Ability to work independently, adjust to changing procedures and schedule work efficiently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude towards Senior Citizens and Tooele County and get along well with the General Public.

Must possess a valid Utah driver's license with no DUI's/ARR's in the past five (5) years and no more than two (2) moving violations within the past 24 months. Must be able to keep client confidentiality. Must successfully pass a background check and a pre-hiring drug screening and continuous random drug screening.

Physical Requirements and working conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions conform to outdoor driving conditions.

This category involves frequent lifting of 25-50 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more. This is often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces or at heights above the ground. This category involves regular walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, knelling, crouching, balancing, stepping up. Requires sitting for long periods of time.

This category involves frequent work in and be able to drive in weather conditions that may not be ideal such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Achieve a competent or higher rating overall in each performance evaluation, which measures the following:

• thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness, and accuracy.
• learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems.
• knowing the office policies, systems, and services.
• compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and a competent speed of work.
• being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under pressure.
• being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self-starting. seeking new tasks; taking responsibility.
• making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense.
• cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self-betterment through education and other means.
• being friendly, helpful, and showing self-control.
• being punctual in attendance; and
• being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**

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Work experience placement, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift,

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