Bus Driver - Capital Transit (Part-Time)

The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

Do you enjoy driving? Interacting and helping people? Contributing valued efforts to have a significant positive impact on our local community?

Are you looking for a part-time position with great benefits? Capital Transit is hiring three (3) part-time drivers.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

Remains calm, friendly and approachable

Exhibits exceptional attendance, reliability, and dependability

Has experience providing outstanding customer service

Enjoys providing a necessary service to the community

Interact professionally, even while dealing with difficult people or situations

Previous Transit Operator experience is not required but is highly desirable

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

In this union represented position you will receive competitive wage package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, & retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System).

Capital Transit staff are an essential service to the community, working together with the shared vision of providing an essential community service with respectful and friendly communication while always on the move.  Our highly diversified Capital Transit staff use a can-do attitude to support each other in providing excellent service with a continual change of scenery!

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

The Capital Transit Operations Center is located in the Mendenhall Valley at 10099 Bentwood Place, Juneau, Alaska.  This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy. Part-time positions are guaranteed between 15-30 hours a week depending on their schedule. However, our drivers frequently have the opportunity to work additional hours to fill in for drivers who are on leave or are out sick. Part-time Bus Drivers have the opportunity to bid on a vacant schedule based on seniority.

Typical Responsibilities

The safe and courteous operation of 30-40’ mass transit vehicles with passengers while adhering to strict time schedules.

Adheres to traffic and safety regulations.

Passenger fare collection.

Performing thorough pre-trip inspections.

Attending regular safety meetings and training sessions.

Operating a two-way rad

io to communicate with dispatch and other drivers.

Accurately completing daily logs, incident reports, ridership information, and vehicle inspection reports.

Adhering to all traffic and safety regulations.

Maintenance of vehicle appearance and ensure safety of vehicles by performing light cleaning and routinely checking conditions such as lights and tires of buses; prepares and submits written reports on mechanical failures or defects to maintenance personnel.

Communicating verbally with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.

Maintains order aboard buses and reports acts of disorderly conduct or vandalism to supervisor.

Assisting passengers requiring special assistance, including operating wheelchair lifts and restraints. This assistance ma

y include offering support for boarding and in the event of an emergency, lifting and moving people to evacuate the bus. Must possess the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.