An individual must:
1.
Be at least twenty-one-(21) years of age and have at
least five-(5) years of driving experience
2.
Have a current Kentucky driver license
3.
Be knowledgeable of the Kentucky Driver Manual
4.
Not have more than two-(2) “at-fault” moving violations,
or accidents within the last three-(3) years
5.
Have no prior conviction for a drug, or alcohol related
offense in the last five-(5) years
6.
Have no conviction of any sexual crime, or crime of
violence
7. Have
no conviction of any other felony within the last five-(5) years
(a conviction does not
necessarily disqualify the applicant)
8.
Have no instance of a suspended, or revoked driver
license, commercial or other, within the last five-(5) years, or a currently
suspended, or revoked license
9.
Have reliable and dependable personal transportation to
and from work, excluding the SVTS-assigned vehicle
10.
Have a working telephone and active phone number
If an offer
of employment is made, an applicant must successfully complete each of the
following qualifications and shall be responsible to pay SVTS for the identified
items*
1.
U.S. Department of Transportation Physical Examination &
TB Skin Test ($125.00) *
2.
Conviction Record ($25.00) *
3.
Driving History ($3.00)
4.
Pre-Employment Drug Test (SVTS)
A.
The Following Training Must Be
Completed Before Driving And Each Year
Thereafter:
1.
Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Awareness
2.
Defensive Driving
3.
Passenger Assistance, Safety & Sensitivity
4.
Wheelchair Lift & Securement Systems
B.
The Training Below Must Be Completed
No Later Than Ninety-(90) Days After
A
Transit Driver’s 1st Day Of Driving - The Certification Must
Be Maintained At All
Times Thereafter:
1.
1st Aid Certification
2.
Basic CPR Certification
3.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Definition: Essential functions are job duties that are critical, or
fundamental to the performance of the job.
The term does not include functions that are performed on an occasional
basis, performed by some but not all persons in the position, or that are of
only marginal importance.
A Transit
Driver shall:
1.
Read
and comply with all SVTS’ policies and procedures, including but not
limited to SVTS’ Personnel Policies & Procedures and Transit Driver
Handbook
2.
Be safe, competent and in their driving habits and be a
defensive driver, always putting safety first
3.
Be courteous, patient and helpful to all passengers and
represent SVTS in a professional manner at all times. Provide and/or offer
passenger assistance, as needed
4.
Maintain regular attendance and be punctual
5.
Complete and submit all required paperwork (trip sheets,
logs, time sheets, etc.) in a correct and timely manner in accordance with SVTS’
policies
6.
Be neat and clean in appearance, fully dressed and wear
the SVTS-assigned attire and name tag at all times
7.
Be responsible for the cleanliness of the inside and
outside of each SVTS assigned vehicle
8.
Ensure all required safety and emergency equipment is on
board each vehicle and is in proper, functioning condition
9.
Attend and participate in all training sessions.
10.
Report vehicle safety and/or maintenance/service needs immediately.
11.
Monitor and report the efficiency and safety of all trips, or routes.
12.
Complete an
incident and/or accident report immediately upon each occurrence.
13.
Any other
required functions as assigned by SVTS
A Transit Driver shall:
1.
Not use alcohol, narcotics, illegal drugs, drugs, or
medications (whether prescription, or “over-the-counter”), that impair the
ability to perform his/her safety-sensitive duties. A driver shall not abuse
alcohol, or drugs at any time.
Drivers and all safety-sensitive employees shall abide and participate in SVTS’
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Requirements include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and
post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
2.
Not use tobacco products, eat, or consume any beverage
while in the vehicle, or while involved with recipient assistance entering, or
exiting the vehicle, or while in the presence of any service recipient.
3.
Not wear any type of headphones at any time while
performing services.
4.
Whenever safely possible, exit the vehicle to open and
close vehicle doors for passengers boarding, or exiting the vehicle and provide
passenger assistance as necessary to, or from the main door of the place of
destination.
5.
If necessary, properly identify and announce his/her
presence at the specified pick-up location.
6.
Assist the passengers in the process of being seated,
including the fastening of the safety belt. Prior to allowing any vehicle to
proceed, a driver shall ensure that all mobility devices and non-ambulatory
passengers are properly secured and that all passengers are properly seated with
their safety belts fastened.
7.
Provide personal assistance and oral directions for the
passengers. Assistance shall apply
to the movement of wheelchairs and for persons with limited mobility as they
enter or exit the vehicle. Such assistance shall also include the securement of
mobility aids and folding wheelchairs by the driver.
8.
Not be responsible for passenger’s personal items. The
passenger’s personal items shall be limited to only those which he/she can hold
in their lap, or be safely secured in the vehicle.
10.
Always wear his/hers safety belt while driving.
11.
Ensure child safety restraints are used in all
applicable situations.
Physical requirements include,
but are not limited to:
Ø
Frequent sitting
Ø
Frequent walking
Ø
Frequent standing
Ø
Frequent getting on and off the vehicle
Ø
Lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight
(40 lbs., or less)
Ø
Maneuvering wheelchairs ands wheelchair users
while in their wheelchair
Ø
Lift up to and equal to forty-(40) pounds
Ø
Push and/or pull a weight equal to one’s own body
weight
Ø
Stoop and get on one’s knees and bend at the
waist and reach overhead
Ø
Work in all types of weather conditions
Environmental requirements include exposure to the outside
weather and inside a vehicle.
Sensory requirements
include color perception and discrimination; odor perception and
discrimination; visual perception and discrimination; and, oral communications
ability.
Beginning Wage
Rate:
$10.61 per hour