Substitute MOCO Driver

DescriptionSummary/Objective

• The Substitute Transportation Driver performs general public transportation activities such as: driving an
• up-to 15 passenger handicapped accessible vehicle. This position is on an as needed schedule. No CDL is
• required.

Essential Functions

• ● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
• essential functions.
• ● Performs pre and post trip inspections
• ● Drives assigned vehicle in professional, safe and responsible manner, picks up/transports/returns
• public passengers as per schedule provided by Dispatcher, assists passengers as needed in
• boarding and deboarding vehicle (operates and inspects chairlift as necessary).
• ● Collects and secures fares and remits to designated staff, develops and maintains various records
• relative to vehicle condition and readiness,
• ● Assist the Dispatcher in planning the most expeditious routes for timely transportation of
• members of the public.
• ● Attends all training, lectures and classes on transportation techniques equipment use, regulations
• and maintenance and safety measures as required Federal and State Departments of
• Transportation, Gateway Policies and Procedures and or supervisors.
• ● Prepares and submits any reports, timesheets and invoices in a timely manner.
• ● Maintains a clean, neat and safe work area and vehicle at all times.
• ● Perform vehicle inspections, cleanup and minor maintenance, documents mileage and trip
• information and transfer records to designated staff and performs other assigned duties including
• occasional light housekeeping and building maintenance and courier services.
• ● Observes and reports any known problems with equipment, vehicle or other safety issues.
• ● Use personal protective safety equipment as required.
• ● Provide support to the Director, Dispatcher and other Drivers as required.
• ● Maintain all required licenses and certificates.
• ● Serves as a backup for the Dispatcher.

Competencies

1. Attention to Detail
2. Ethics & Integrity
3. Organizational Understanding
4. Planning & Organizing/Time Management
5. Professionalism
6. Reliability
7. Safety/Risk Management

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities but requires guidance, oversight and support to ensure
• policies of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are followed.

Work Environment

• Both inside and outside work environments are required. Exposure to heat, dampness, dust, dirt, fumes,
• airborne particles are all possibilities.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical effort is required. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit and carry objects occasionally
• weighing up to 75 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a substitute position. Days and hours of work are based upon the needs for the program.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience with driving a school bus or other public transportation is a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• A valid KY Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record and criminal background check is required.
• Gateway Community Action is a drug free workplace and a clean pre-employment drug test is required as
• well as ongoing random drug testing. Must be willing to attend all training as required by the Kentucky
• Transportation Cabinet, Office of Transportation Delivery and/or Gateway Community Action. Must
• maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

AAP/EEO Statement

• Gateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
• for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,
• religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
• gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
• promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
• duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
• activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• QualificationsCompetitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.