Job Information
CITY OF COLUMBIA Paratransit Van Driver - 955 in Columbia, Missouri
Position Title:Paratransit Van Driver - 955
Department: Public Works
Division:TRANSIT
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation:Local 955
Starting Salary:$15.75
Job Code:
02501
Application Deadline:12/08/2024
Number of Positions Available:3
Hours:
Varied full and split shifts available, including evenings and Saturdays
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Need a steady and regular paycheck, supplemented by incredible benefits? Come and work for the City that works for you!
The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking full time, highly motivated and dependable individuals willing to provide safe, professional and customer focused public transit service. We have full 8 hour shifts and split shifts available.
Work a
minimum of 40 hours per week,with the opportunity for overtime. The starting salary is a minimum of $15.75 per hour plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked from 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.
Come serve the community with us and receive an employer paid retirement plan along with life, dental and medical insurance. Earn vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and a 2% match in a 401 A.
All full uniforms and outerwear are provided at no cost, along with an annual allowance for safety boots.
As a City of Columbia, Missouri employee you will receive one of the best employment total benefit packages in the state.
Job Description
(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)
The purpose of this job is to transport passengers in a passenger van on a demand-response system and provide customer service.
Essential Functions:
Operates and transports passengers in vans in varying weather conditions.
Provides customer service and passenger assistance, including operation of wheelchair lift and securement devices.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience(
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid Class E Chauffeur license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Streets and locations within Columbia, MO
Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles, Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public works, and transit policies and procedures.
Defensive driving and accident prevention,
Skill in:
Operating fleet vehicles and equipment.
Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
Ability to:
Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective
