Transportation Specialist

Job Summary

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for driving passengers and/or packages (meals, boxes, medical equipment, newsletters, other items) to locations; assisting passengers as necessary to embark and disembark from the vehicle pursuant to established procedures; delivering packages to assigned locations; maintaining the assigned vehicle in a clean condition; checking the assigned vehicle for compliance with established safety and maintenance standards.

Essential Job Functions

1. Picks up and delivers passengers according to established procedures; assists passengers, including those in wheelchairs, to embark and disembark from the bus.
2. Picks up and delivers packages according to the assigned routes and established procedures
3. Ensures timely and efficient loading, unloading, and delivery of passengers/packages.
4. Utilizes electronic routing software according to procedures and communicates any problems with dispatch.
5. Maintains complete, accurate and timely log sheets and route sheets, including confirmation of the number of passengers/packages, methods of payment, fuel, etc.
6. Completes daily pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle pursuant to an established checklist, including lights, fluid levels, tires, belts, hot and cold compartments (if applicable).
7. Maintains general running conditions and daily cleanup/sanitizing of assigned vehicle including cabin, rider area, food compartments, etc.
8. Ensures adequate fueling of vehicles per program standards.
9. Empties fare box and deliver contents to Transportation Manager and/or Dispatcher daily.
10. Completes food safety training as required.
11. Observes and ascertains the well-being of participants and reports problem conditions to corresponding program manager.
12. Adheres to assigned routes and follows written/oral directives.
13. Maintains a neat, clean appearance including Township issued apparel.
14. Attends meetings and various training seminars and conferences as required.
15. Training and providing shadow opportunities for new potential drivers.
16. Availability for evening/weekend/holiday opportunities to represent the Township, as needed.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.