KDOT Bus Driver at SEK-CAP in Girard, KS

Classification: Full-time Status: Non- Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The KDOT Driver provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services for individuals, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency safety requirements. This position plays a key role in supporting mobility, independence, and access to community services for SEK-CAP clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Passenger Transportation

• Safely transport individuals within city limits and between towns as scheduled.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting vehicles, including operating wheelchair ramps/lifts and securing mobility devices.
• Ensure all passengers are properly secured with seat belts or restraints before moving the vehicle.
• Serve as a positive representative of SEK-CAP while interacting with passengers, caregivers, service providers, and the general public.

Vehicle Operation & Safety

• Obey all traffic laws, KDOT regulations, and SEK-CAP vehicle usage policies at all times.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections using the required checklist.
• Maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Keep emergency equipment (including first aid kit and fire extinguisher) on the vehicle at all times; check fire extinguishers monthly and document status.
• Immediately report any vehicle malfunctions or safety concerns to the Vehicle Maintenance Manager.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately complete daily trip logs, mileage sheets, inspection forms, and other required records.
• Submit all paperwork legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authority in accordance with agency policy.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good work habits, including punctuality and adherence to scheduled breaks.
• Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.
• Uphold the Code of Ethics, Core Values, and Mission Statement of SEK-CAP, Inc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all passenger and agency information.
• Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. within the community.
• Support management decisions in both words and actions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support transportation operations.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; able to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully both orally and in writing.
• Reliable, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethical conduct, and dependability.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in stressful situations.

Desired:

• Previous commercial or passenger driving experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, seniors, or other vulnerable populations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Submit to and pass a criminal history background check.
• Participate in and pass ongoing random drug screen testing as required by Kansas Department of Transportation.
• Pass Department of Transportation physical exam and renew as required.
• Maintain a driving record free of major violations.
• Maintain a valid Class C driver’s license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines.

Preferred

• Maintain a Commercial Class B license with passenger endorsement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, and reach with arms.
• Repeatedly enter and exit vehicles throughout the workday.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to assist passengers using mobility devices, including operating and maneuvering wheelchair ramps or lifts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Noise level typically ranges from quiet to moderate.
• Safety protocols must be followed at all times.

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 logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

SEK-CAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.