Job Description

Basic Function

Drivers employed by the FNSB's Van Tran System are responsible for the efficient operation of an 11-passenger van to provide safe, timely, and courteous door-to-door public Van Tran service. This position will involve contact with the public and requires a considerable amount of tact, patience, courtesy and diplomacy. Employees will be working weekends and various shifts as required.

SALARY:

DRIV A. $25.29/hr.
SCHED A $26.81/hr when filling in as a Customer Service Representative)

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

Typical Duties

1. Responsible for the operation of an 11 passenger van with wheelchair lift on urban and rural road systems under severe arctic climatic conditions a major portion of the year, and for knowing and obeying all local and state traffic laws, and employer work rules.
2. Performs preliminary vehicle inspections before, during, and at the conclusion of work shift to assure that all lighting systems are operational, tires are properly inflated, and that engine gauges are within normal limits. Immediately reports irregularities and damage to supervisor or shop personnel and maintains accurate vehicle operations logs.
3. Responsible for maintaining route schedule, stopping at all designated pick-up points, providing passenger information, assisting passengers in boarding and disembarking, accountable for fare collection, timely reporting of incidents/accidents, and completion of documentation required by procedures and/or supervisory instructions.
4. Provide excellent customer service to patrons, including providing door to door assistance.
5. Perform minor janitorial and grounds keeping including snow removal on sidewalks.
6. Fill in for Customer Services Representative at Transit Center as scheduled.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)
2. Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
3. Experience with computerized data entry systems and personal computer applications preferred.
4. Must be able to meet prescribed physical standards of the job. Primary normal physical demands associated with position involve:
A) Maintain in a fixed sitting position for up to 1 1/2 hours on a regular basis.
B) Job may require lifting capability of (26-50 lbs.); twisting of the body trunk, crawling, squatting or climbing. Job requires driver to push, pull wheelchair with patrons weighing 300+ pounds from door to van, and maneuver wheelchair inside the van to properly secure the wheelchair to the van.
C) If applicants are fitted with prosthetic device, artificial limbs, they must be able to exert sufficient dexterity so as to maintain control of the vehicle in emergency conditions.
D) Driver functions involve normal arm/shoulder strength, full use of legs to operate foot controls. The use of mirrors demands physical ability to move the head a maximum of 30 degrees left and right.
5. Familiarity with the locations of the Borough's urban and rural roads.
6. Must be able to complete a minimum of 40 hours of training with the Van Tran Division.
7. Must have (or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment) and maintain a DOT Medical Examiners Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the safe mechanical operation of an passenger van and ability to perform wheelchair transfers of passengers.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the care, maintenance, and safe operation of assigned equipment.
3. Experience and knowledge of proper 2-way radio procedures preferred.
4. Ability to perform routine cleaning in the manner of dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing and polishing, and snow removal.
5. Ability to deal with the public in a continually courteous and tactful manner at all times using proper judgment when to (refuse service) or call for assistance. (Before refusing service, must call Supervisor for approval.)
6. Ability to complete and record necessary information to determine passenger ridership and other related data.

OTHER

2. This position requires a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.
3. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTRATED.

THE BOROUGH HAS ESTABLISHED THE GOAL OF A 100 PERCENT DRUG-AND-ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE. APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO DRUG TESTING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING THROUGHOUT THEIR PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:

Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous routine public contact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

Does not supervise; experiences minor passenger problems daily and occasional major ones that require supervisor help and instruction. Deals mainly with people who have varying degrees of disabilities, both mental and physical, and the elderly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Field work involving driving; there is a major accident/hazard risk and disagreeable conditions on a somewhat continuous basis. Maintain a fix sitting position for up to 30 minutes on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 1 hour.
This position falls under the Borough's Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB.

For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the interview/selection process, please be sure to complete this section of the online application.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.29 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person