WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED
Van Driver - 314 - Van Operations
WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
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WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com. For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13386592. The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. Overview
Join the Wichita Transit team! Driving with transit as a FULL-TIME Paratransit Van Driver provides the opportunity to enhance the lives and mobility of hundreds of people in the Wichita community who are unable to utilize the traditional bus system. Van Drivers provide hundreds of trips between residences and local destinations for employment, doctor appointments, and other daily needs. The Van Driver is an active position that provides rider assistance with boarding vans and securing wheelchairs or other mobility aids while building friendly relationships with regular riders. Transit relies on a dedicated team of service-oriented Van Drivers who arrive fit for work on time regardless of weather and traffic conditions. The driver\'s seat is an office with a view, offering a variety of routes that showcase cityscapes and neighborhoods throughout Wichita. This is responsible work that involves transporting people from one location to another in the safest manner possible by means of a wheelchair lift-equipped van. This position reports to a Mobility Manager. Responsibilities (Examples of Work Performed)
Operate the van in the safest manner. Provide limited assistance to passengers with wheelchair loading, securing and unloading. Write up work order cards for van defects so maintenance can repair the vehicle. Ensure that correct fare is collected. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed. Qualifications / Requirements
Ability to read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to communicate with the general public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records in a clear and legible manner. Knowledge of and ability to work with the four functions of mathematics. Ability to read maps, understand and maintain time points and schedules. Ability to write in a clear and legible manner. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, officials, and the public. Ability to answer questions regarding other routes and services. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and other unusual situations. Knowledge of the geography of the city and names and locations of streets. Physical abilities: sit up to 60 consecutive minutes, stand and move about up to 10 minutes per hour, walk up to 10 consecutive minutes up to 50 feet, lift/pull/push a minimum of 50 lbs., push/pull up to 50 lbs. up to 10 feet, and bend, kneel and squat repetitively for short, sustained periods. Ability to perform work on various hard surfaces and engage in hand manipulation (fingers, wrist turning, grasping, and pinching) from occasionally to frequently. Ability to occasionally reach forward and to either side; ability to bend and twist trunk. Valid Kansas Class A or B commercial driver\'s license (CDL) is preferred. Passenger endorsement is also preferred. An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check, including the past 3 years driving record. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to FTA Drug & Alcohol policy requirements, including pre-employment, random, and reasonable-suspicion testing. You will be required to comply with all safety rules and regulations established by Wichita Transit. Pre-employment testing may occur at Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources Department, or the Transit Department. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Additional information
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing This description is provided for informational purposes and reflects current information about the role.
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Van Driver - 314 - Van Operations
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WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com. For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13386592. The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. Overview
Join the Wichita Transit team! Driving with transit as a FULL-TIME Paratransit Van Driver provides the opportunity to enhance the lives and mobility of hundreds of people in the Wichita community who are unable to utilize the traditional bus system. Van Drivers provide hundreds of trips between residences and local destinations for employment, doctor appointments, and other daily needs. The Van Driver is an active position that provides rider assistance with boarding vans and securing wheelchairs or other mobility aids while building friendly relationships with regular riders. Transit relies on a dedicated team of service-oriented Van Drivers who arrive fit for work on time regardless of weather and traffic conditions. The driver\'s seat is an office with a view, offering a variety of routes that showcase cityscapes and neighborhoods throughout Wichita. This is responsible work that involves transporting people from one location to another in the safest manner possible by means of a wheelchair lift-equipped van. This position reports to a Mobility Manager. Responsibilities (Examples of Work Performed)
Operate the van in the safest manner. Provide limited assistance to passengers with wheelchair loading, securing and unloading. Write up work order cards for van defects so maintenance can repair the vehicle. Ensure that correct fare is collected. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed. Qualifications / Requirements
Ability to read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to communicate with the general public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records in a clear and legible manner. Knowledge of and ability to work with the four functions of mathematics. Ability to read maps, understand and maintain time points and schedules. Ability to write in a clear and legible manner. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, officials, and the public. Ability to answer questions regarding other routes and services. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and other unusual situations. Knowledge of the geography of the city and names and locations of streets. Physical abilities: sit up to 60 consecutive minutes, stand and move about up to 10 minutes per hour, walk up to 10 consecutive minutes up to 50 feet, lift/pull/push a minimum of 50 lbs., push/pull up to 50 lbs. up to 10 feet, and bend, kneel and squat repetitively for short, sustained periods. Ability to perform work on various hard surfaces and engage in hand manipulation (fingers, wrist turning, grasping, and pinching) from occasionally to frequently. Ability to occasionally reach forward and to either side; ability to bend and twist trunk. Valid Kansas Class A or B commercial driver\'s license (CDL) is preferred. Passenger endorsement is also preferred. An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check, including the past 3 years driving record. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to FTA Drug & Alcohol policy requirements, including pre-employment, random, and reasonable-suspicion testing. You will be required to comply with all safety rules and regulations established by Wichita Transit. Pre-employment testing may occur at Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources Department, or the Transit Department. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Additional information
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing This description is provided for informational purposes and reflects current information about the role.
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