Transit Driver
Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA)
09.2024 - Current
- Assist elderly and disabled riders including properly securing them, assisting with bags, wheelchairs and/or walkers.
- Operates ramp to assist passengers in boarding the vehicle and ensures passengers are properly secured based on standards and guidelines.
- Reviews route and passengers to avoid construction and slowdowns.
- Maintains a log of trips and number of passengers. Verifies monies, fares, fuel, and mileage.
- Communicate regularly with the Head Driver and Dispatch.
- Operating push-to-talk (PTT) phones and tablet.
- Follow a day-to-day routine, completing appropriate paperwork and computer work.
- Do pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
- Fuels and cleans vehicle throughout the day or at end of shift or day.
- Records and report any incidents, injuries, or vehicle damage before end of shift.