Safety Policy.pdf

Key Points:

1. Hiring and Employee Responsibilities: Prospective applicants must meet qualifications, including a valid Texas Driver's License, CDL License, and pass a personal background check.
2. Drug and Alcohol Testing: Testing is conducted at various times, including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random testing.
3. Training and Certification Requirements: Vehicle Operators must complete training within 2 weeks of hire, including First Aid & CPR, PASS training, and Defensive Driving.
4. Hours and Scheduling: Vehicle Operators are assigned hours to meet route and passenger needs, with overtime hours requiring prior approval.
5. Absenteeism and Lateness: Unnecessary absenteeism and lateness are subject to disciplinary action, with unsatisfactory attendance resulting in disciplinary action.
6. Accidents and Traffic Violations: Employees must report all accidents, incidents, and traffic violations to their supervisor, with preventable incidents and accidents subject to disciplinary action.
7. Disciplinary Procedures: A point system evaluation is used to determine disciplinary actions, with immediate disciplinary actions taken in certain situations.
8. General Work Regulations: Vehicle Operators must maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform vehicle inspections, and keep timely schedules, among other regulations.
9. Uniforms: Vehicle Operators must wear required uniforms and adhere to restrictions.

Revisions:

Adopted by Board of Directors on June 5, 2012
Revised by Board of Directors on August 30, 2017
Revised by Board of Directors on February 28, 2018
Revised by Board of Directors on October 21, 2020
* Revised by Board of Directors on December 14, 2022