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Reports to: Driver Supervisor

Work schedule:

• Required to work available schedules as determined by EATRAN Operations.
• Starting times for shifts range from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and end as late at 7:00 p.m.
• EATRAN drivers work Monday-Friday with occasional special runs available on the weekend.

EATRAN drivers safely operate a range of busses primarily in and around Eaton County in order to transport passengers. Drivers assist passengers embarking and disembarking the bus as well as secure passengers and mobility aids if required. Employees in the position should be professional, compassionate, and responsible.

Essential Functions:

• Maneuver bus safely under all road and traffic conditions.
• Use good judgment in interpreting dispatchers' instruction. In particular, be able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pick up and drop off of passengers.
• Observe all traffic laws, including those related to buses and public transit vehicles.
• Use correct FCC radio procedures in communication with a dispatcher.
• Record passengers, millage, and fares. Assure accuracy of such.
• Function as representative of the transit agency to the public; be able to answer informational questions about the transit agency in a positive and courteous manner.
• Perform a daily pre and post trip safety inspection of vehicle.
• If necessary, complete all accident and incident reports before end of shift.
• Properly board or debark passenger mobility devices. Including hand crank of hydraulic lift if needed.
• Perform routine maintenance: washing, cleaning, fueling and adding fluids to the transit vehicles as required.

Other duties as assigned by dispatcher or Management.