Dean Trailways of Michigan is seeking qualified individuals to drive passenger vans throughout campus for Michigan State University's Safe Ride Program. Positions will involve transporting students on East Lansing campus and communicating with dispatch staff.
Must be available to work a five hour shift between the hours of 9:00 pm and 3:00 am; days of week will vary and will include weekends. Drivers will be scheduled to work 15-30 hours per week, depending on availability.
Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of driving experience, must have a good driving record, must pass a criminal background check and drug screening, and must be reliable, punctual, and professional. A Chauffeur's License is preferred but not required to apply; must be able to obtain Chauffeur's License once hired.
Apply online at www.deanjobs.com or in person Monday - Friday at Dean Trailways located at 4812 Aurelius Road in Lansing.
Please contact us at (517) 319-8391 with questions.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle as required
2. Route passenger stops efficiently based on customer request and/or charter order
3. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required
4. Instruct passengers regarding safety
5. Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
6. Drive with safety of passengers as first priority
7. Adhere to all company policies
8. Establish favorable working relationships with passengers, co-workers, company customers and company management
9. Chauffeur Drivers shall achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service and workshops conducted by company and/or other approved agencies
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Specific Abilities
1. Operate non-commercial motor vehicle types and lift equipment, as assigned
2. Demonstrate knowledge of geographic service area of the routes traveled
3. Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to transportation
4. Deal with varying behaviors and characteristics of passengers
6. Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations
7. Able to conduct a vehicle evacuation drill as required by company
8. Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time
9. Act in an appropriate and professional manner at all times
10. Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy
11. Able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of and/or other ambulatory devices, luggage, or cargo required by passenger(s)
Body Mechanics of Chauffeur Driver
Chauffeur Drivers are required through their employment to perform various tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending and carrying of heavy objects.
Some examples of these are:
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Opening and closing a vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements
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Opening and closing of all vehicle doors
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Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, luggage, or other cargo by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push / pull pressure
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Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a vehicle
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Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes
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Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle
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Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of vehicle doors and/or emergency exits on demand
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