Job Information
Solid Ground Bus Operator in Seattle, Washington
Solid Ground believes poverty is solvable. Our communities are stronger when we support stability and break down the barriers to overcoming poverty. Solid Ground does both. We combine direct services with advocacy to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change. Through our programs, people gain stability and build skills that equip them to move forward in their lives. Through advocacy, we work toward ending racism and other oppressions embedded in our institutions, policies, and culture that hold people back from succeeding. We bring the voices of people experiencing poverty into the political process, furthering social justice, and supporting our entire community to reach its potential. As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be enriched and strengthened and as such we will:
- Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact
- Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency
Job Summary
Solid Ground Transportation includes paratransit service under contract to King County Metro's Access Services Division and the Vehicle Maintenance Division. Solid Ground Transportation utilizes wheelchair accessible vans to transport passengers, and operates seven days a week.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Tasks
80% -- Safely transport clients from door of origin to door of destination, including assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle. Maintain a professional, courteous and caring relationship with all passengers and general public. Comply with all city, county, state, federal and Solid Ground safety rules, laws, policies, procedure and regulations.
10% -- Conduct a daily Vehicle Inspection of each vehicle prior to use, and conduct a Post-Trip Inspection at the end of each shift. Report all vehicle safety concerns and malfunctions to supervisor or maintenance staff. Clean vehicle interior on a daily basis including sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
5% -- Complete required paperwork, including accurately reporting all trips delivered, reporting unsafe sites, and passenger safety concerns to supervisory staff.
5% -- Participate in all mandatory Safety meetings and Refresher trainings.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
To Apply: Applicants must complete and submit a Solid Ground Application online, or download the Word version and send it by mail, email or fax to:
- Human Resources at Solid Ground: 1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103-6708
- Online: https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/bus-operator/{rel="nofollow"}
- Email: jobs@solid-ground.org
- Fax: 206.694.6812
* *
Solid Ground is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We do not discriminate based on gender, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.
* *