Essential Qualifications and Work Performed:
Possess and maintain a current Nebraska Driver's License with an excellent driving history.

Adhere to the City of Lincoln and Federal Transportation Associations Drug & Alcohol Policies and Procedures. This includes a pre-employment drug & alcohol screen and participation in the DOT random testing pool.

Must pass a local and national Criminal History checks.

Must be physically capable of assisting passengers boarding & disembarking the vehicle.

• Job requires drivers to stand, lift and carry up to 35 Ibs, lean, and kneel.
• Physically able to transport passenger using wheelchair, scooter, or other mobility device.
• Safely operate the lift and demonstrate proper tie-down securement techniques.

Must enjoy working with the public, particularly seniors and persons with disabilities.

Must be comfortable driving 12 passenger vans & buses.

Must be able to perform all functions related to safe vehicle operation.

Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Report problems immediately.

Pick up daily route sheet, rider roster, and other pertinent route information.

Must be familiar with Lincoln, Lancaster County, possess good map reading skills, and a good sense of direction.

Must attend and successfully complete mandatory driver training sessions as scheduled.

Must work in a cooperative team setting, contributing occasional evening and weekend shifts when necessary. (Special programs, tours, and trips.)

Nonessential Qualifications and work performed:
Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle. Reports to office when outside of vehicle needs to be washed.

Maintains forms, reports, maps in vehicle notebook. Includes first aid supplies.