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3.2j. — OPERATOR SELECTION <br />Operator selection is critical to Cabarrus County Transportation Service safe transit operations. <br />The driver of a Cabarrus County Transportation Service transit bus is directly responsible for the <br />safety of his or her passengers and other drivers that share the road with the transit vehicle. The <br />driver selection criterion addresses specific, safety-related items. <br />• Licensing — The driver is properly licensed and the license is appropriate for the type of <br />vehicle the driver is assigned. Licensing also considers local jurisdiction requirements. <br />• Driving record — The driver has an acceptable past driving record over a reasonable <br />period of time. The driving record demonstrates an ability to follow traffic rules and <br />regulations and thus avoid accidents. <br />• Physical requirements - The driver is physically able to perform the functions <br />associated with the assignment. These factors include good eyesight with true color <br />perception, good hearing, physical strength and dexterity to assist disabled passengers <br />(especially in demand responsive/para-transit assignments), or other factors that may be <br />unique to the service area and/or specific driving assignments. <br />• Background checks — Cabarrus County Transportation Service does background checks <br />on all employees to protect against hiring personnel with a history of aberrant behavior. <br />3.2k. - DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES <br />A critical element of Cabarrus County Transportation Service's commitment to safe operations is <br />ensuring that our employees are not impaired due to the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription <br />drugs or over-the-counter medication. <br />Cabarrus County Transportation Service follows the requirements set forth under 49CFR Part <br />655 and 49CFR Part 40 Amended as mandated by the FTA. The bottom line is protection of the <br />riding public and transit employees, and all efforts are geared toward this end. The Cabarrus <br />County Transportation drug and alcohol program includes specific policies, procedures and <br />responsibilities, or references the appropriate master document containing that information. <br />3.3 Training and Development <br />3.3a. — VEHICLE OPERATOR/DRIVER TRAINING <br />Driver Training <br />Once qualified candidates are identified and hired, Cabarrus County Transportation Service <br />provides initial and ongoing refresher training critical to ensure proper operations and adherence <br />Attachment number 5 \n <br />F-5 Page 338 <br />