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　　HRDC does not discriminate against any person including customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, reprisal, and where applicable, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, political ideas and beliefs, level of English skills, if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by HRDC, in the performance of contracts and the delivery of services or funding. Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.

　　Due to Federal Law, drivers cannot test positive for drug or alcohol use. This includes marijuana used either medically or recreationally in the State of Montana.

　　Job Opening Date: January 10, 2024

　　Job Closing Date: Open until filled, screening begins immediately

　　Job Status: This is a full or part time hourly position (non-exempt). Some evening and weekend availability a plus.

　　Wage: $21.50/hour

　　Job Summary:

　　Drives para-transit bus, which provides transportation for the elderly, disabled or indigent populations.

　　Specific Responsibilities:

　　Operates vehicles in a safe and prudent manner:

　　Picks up and delivers riders as per dispatcher instruction;

　　Assists riders when necessary, such as getting onto and off of the bus;

　　Ensures all passengers are properly secured with appropriate restraints;

　　Reports any accident or incident, no matter how minor, to the Galavan Director;

　　Maintains order and control on the bus;

　　Proficiently operates lifts, radios and other special equipment, as well as a variety of vehicles (e.g. vans or buses);

　　Completes daily inspection and maintenance of the bus:

　　Sweeps, cleans and washes bus to maintain a professional level of appearance;

　　Ensures any deficiencies noted are reported to Program Director;

　　Fuels bus and checks oil;

　　Checks tires, lights, wipers, and general bus condition;

　　Assesses potential problems and consults with supervisor before taking further action

　　Performs various record keeping duties:

　　Tallies riders;

　　Collects and tallies daily donations;

　　Maintains mileage logs.

　　Knowledge Skills and Abilities

　　Language Skills:

　　Read, write and speak basic English sentences

　　Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others

　　Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence

　　Interpret and write general business documents or technical procedures

　　Mathematical/ Money Handling Skills:

　　Basic counting skills

　　Add, subtract, multiply and divide simple numbers

　　Handle small amounts of cash

　　Reasoning Ability:

　　Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

　　Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

　　Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

　　Computer Skills:

　　Words per minute on computer keyboard required: Demonstrate proficiency

　　Specialized Office Equipment:

　　2-way radio

　　Telephone system

　　Tablet

　　Computer Software and Operating Systems:

　　Utilize computer spreadsheet to input, format and edit data and save, print or transmit data

　　Utilize computer word processing to input, format and edit documents and save, print or transmit documents

　　Utilize computer databases to create data files, input, format and edit data and save, print or transmit data

　　Utilize computer internet/e-mail to access, send, retrieve, save, print or transmit documents, or data files

　　Operate personal computer with Windows operating system to start programs, input, format and edit data files and print or transmit data

　　Utilize proprietary, custom or online programs or databases to input, format and edit data and save, print or transmit data.

　　Specify Software: RouteMatch, Manifest

　　Specialized tools (Non-computer):

　　Use Galavan transportation vans and buses

　　HRDC, professional or governmental policies and regulations:

　　State or federal regulations or laws (List by name): U.S. and Montana Department of Transportation (DOT) & Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rules and regulations.

　　Agency policies or procedures (List by name): All HRDC policies and procedures.

　　Specialized professional or industry guidelines/standards: None

　　Specialized Office Equipment:

　　None

　　Drivers Licenses Required for Performing this Position:

　　Montana class D driver license and appropriate insurance

　　Preferred (training available) Montana Class C Driver license with passenger endorsement

　　Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule or Regulation for Performing this Position:

　　Montana Class C Driver license with passenger endorsement (preferred)

　　First Aid and CPR certification (training provided)

　　Medical Examiners Certificate (required for Montana Class C Driver's License holder only)

　　Pre-hire and random alcohol/drug testing required

　　Other Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities:

　　Ability to effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups

　　Ability to read, interpret and implement documents such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals

　　Ability work with minimal supervision and effectively manage work flow

　　Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers or claimants.

　　Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports

　　Knowledge how to operate an automatic transmission and have basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance

　　Must demonstrate an ability to treat riders with respect and patience

　　Knowledge of streets and roads to minimize daily mileage

　　Essential Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements of this Position:

　　The following physical, mental and emotional abilities are considered essential to perform the duties listed above:

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.

　　The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

　　The employee must regularly push / pull occupied wheelchairs.

　　Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

　　The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, must be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.

　　Education and Experience:

　　Education: The following course(s) of study or class work usually provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position:

　　Graduation from high school or GED required

　　Experience: The following kinds of experience usually provide the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position:

　　Prior experience driving a commercial passenger vehicle preferred

　　Supervision

　　Supervision Received:

　　This position operates under close supervision of a supervisor that assigns and checks work and sets the timing and the sequence of work performed.

　　This position supervises the following position(s):

　　None

　　This position has the following supervisory responsibilities:

　　This position has no supervisory responsibilities

　　Decisions

　　Impact of Decisions and Errors Made by Position:

　　Decisions, final recommendations and/or errors primarily affect other employees in the work unit or program that this position is assigned to.

　　Judgment Required to Make Decisions:

　　Requires judgment to solve day‑to‑day problems, but usually within established procedures, guidelines, and precedents.

　　Exception Authority:

　　This position does not have the authority to make exceptions to HRDC or Galavan policy or procedure.

　　Financial Responsibility

　　This position is accountable for the following company money, funds, and budgets:

　　Estimated dollar amount: Small amounts of cash or checks, which vary according to the number of riders

　　This position is authorized to sign the following documents and forms: N/A

　　Personal Contacts

　　This position is responsible for the following personal contacts (either in oral or written form) when performing the duties and responsibilities of the position:

　　Daily interaction with the public or consumers

　　Daily interaction with program director and co-workers

　　Confidentiality:

　　The incumbent occasionally works with confidential data. Effect of disclosure is minimal.

　　Working Conditions

　　The incumbent is exposed to the following unusual, potentially hazardous or unpleasant working conditions:

　　Weekly or more frequent operation of a motor vehicle under all weather conditions

　　Weekly or more frequent exposure to angry or violent clients or volunteers

　　Weekly or more frequent exposure to risk of injuries that may result in a permanent disability or death

　　Weekly or more frequent exposure to unpleasant substances, odors or noises

　　Department

　　Transportation

　　Employment Type

　　Full-Time - 40 hrs Probation

　　Compensation

　　$21.50/hour