Job Title: Non-CDL Driver
Location: Navasota, Tx
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable non-CDL Driver to join our team. As a non-CDL Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating transit vehicles, ensuring excellent customer service, and complying with all relevant laws and regulations. You will play a vital role in providing transportation services to the general public, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transit vehicles safely operate according to the schedule or printed manifest.
• Ensure compliance with DOT laws and regulations.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after each trip, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and supervisory personnel regarding operational issues.
• Provide exceptional customer service to passengers, including assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Collect fares from passengers and ensure proper payment.
• Report traffic accidents, customer incidents, and complete all required logs and reports.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and recovery activities, as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures when operating lift systems and securing wheelchairs, scooters, and other assistive devices.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies, including Drug & Alcohol, ADA, EEO, Title VI, and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• DOT physical certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Legible handwriting and basic math skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and read maps.
• Familiarity with state and local traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to stay alert and operate vehicles safely under varying conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent driving, sitting, and grasping.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds) and walking.
• Ability to detect sounds such as vehicle horns and emergency sirens.
• Constant need for vision acuity for vehicle operation.

• Exposure to outdoor conditions including temperature extremes, vehicle fumes, and varying weather.
• Occasional indoor and confined space work.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions and handle various physical tasks.

Additional Requirements:

• Availability for at least 4 Saturdays per year for training purposes.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all customer and employee interactions.
• Must be able to work independently and take directions from supervisors and dispatch personnel.

• Safely transport clients to and from scheduled locations.
• Provide customer service through assisting clients on and off the shuttle including helping load wheelchairs and personal belongings.
• Ensure routes are followed correctly and are completed in a timely manner.
• Complete daily pre/post-trip inspections.
• Follow safety guidelines and comply with all DOT laws and regulations