Transit Driver PT, On-Call at Columbia County, Oregon in Saint Helens, Oregon

Job Description:

Announcement# 2025-011

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $22.91 per hour

The TRANSIT DRIVER position is temporary, part-time and on-call, Civil Service, and not represented by a Union.

Columbia County is looking for an experienced driver with a commercial driver's license to support our transit department with back-up coverage.

Columbia County Rider (CC Rider) is the Transit Department of Columbia County, Oregon. We are the public transit "Qualified Entity" for Columbia County, making us eligible to receive Federal and State funding through ODOT's Public Transportation Division. CC Rider provides weekday commuter service between St Helens and Downtown Portland and provides weekday Dial-A-Ride service to seniors, persons with disabilities and the general public to access local medical facilities, shopping centers, schools, workplaces and other destinations. CC Rider offers reduced fares to seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, veterans and students.

DUTIES: Perform safe and efficient operation of buses and provide for the safety and well-being of the patrons of transportation services. Drive transit vehicles and routes as assigned by the dispatcher.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of customer service experience. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Previous transportation experience in the public sector preferred. Class B or C Commercial Driver's License preferred. Team player willing to work collaboratively toward shared goals and be open to diverse ideas and perspectives. Receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid Oregon driver's license, and be insurable under the county's liability policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY: Knowledge of Oregon State Police (OSP) and Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulation governing the safety and operation of public transit vehicles. Knowledge of proper two-way radio etiquette. Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance routines. Knowledge of geographical service area(s), fare policies, and operational procedures.

Skill in computerized dispatch, scheduling systems and Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:

• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment. Accurately and legibly complete reports.
• Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
• Work independently and as a team.
• Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
• Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor, dispatch, and other drivers.
• Detect and report obvious or suspected mechanical issues on vehicles.
• Read maps and use tablet for trip manifest programs.
• Remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
• Effectively react to emergencies by following established procedures while remaining calm and self-assured.
• Perform addition and subtraction to calculate correct fares.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

Salary/Compensation: $22.91 per hour

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