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Location:151 Red Hill Road, Newport PA 17074

Pay: $15.00/hour with *WEEKLY* paychecks

Benefits: Paid time off and option retirement savings plan!

Current Open Schedule: Works Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6-9 hours a day. Requires open availability between 6 AM - 6 PM.

Job Summary (Role in organization):

The position is critical in assisting rabbittransit in meeting our mission of mobility. The impact of
public transportation runs much deeper than a trip from point A to point B. We are the means for
which people have access to experiences that alter their lives in meaningful ways. Our culture of
innovation and stewardship champions that mission. This position is responsible for operating a
van/bus to transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner according to the daily
manifest. The driver is responsible for driving defensively and reacting to emergency situations
to ensure the safety of the passengers and the safety of the general public. Work includes
completion of vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate records, assisting passengers as
required including wheelchair securements, receiving and accounting for fares, radio
communications, following emergency procedures, and other activities as assigned by the
Operations Supervisor/General Manager/Site Manager. The operator is responsible for meeting
all attendance requirements according to bid (if applicable), CBA (if applicable) policy, and
safety emergency response situations. SRTA is the County Emergency responder (if applicable
to that division). Available for forms of transportation systems as needed (if applicable to that
division).

Key/Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the Operations Supervisor/General Manager/Site Manager. This position
receives training, general supervision and works according to standards.

Some of the Essential knowledge, skills, abilities and experience:

• Prefer job related experience.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and common sense understanding to carry out
  transportation services.
• Ability to keep mentally alert and maintain concentration.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and demonstrated ability to operate and drive transit
  vehicles in a safe manner.
• Ability to understand and adhere to Authority rules, procedures, directions, funding
  guidelines, DOT regulations and PA traffic regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to deal courteously,
  sensitively, and effectively with the public. Adherence to regulations; harassment/discrimination policy/guidelines.
• Ability to operate communication and other designated automated equipment.
• Ability to manage one's own time and to follow a schedule to meet deadlines.
• Ability to actively listen, communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions
  that are given in English. Ability to complete records. Ability to work with diverse
  customers.
• Must meet hiring qualifications including but not limited to, minimum of 23 years of age
  with additional criteria, acceptable driving record and background verification in
  accordance with CPTA standards.

Certificates and Licenses Required:

• Non-CDL Operator (specific to division) must possess valid motor vehicle operator's
  license from state of residence that is not under suspension or revocation, and possess current automobile
  insurance coverage.
• Must possess a valid DOT medical card. (Will send for such if given a contingent offer.)
• This is a safety sensitive position subject to US DOT Drug and Alcohol pre-employment,
  random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty testing.

The Authority is an equal employment opportunity employer.