Posting number: 1053
Department: Social Services
Job classification: BUS OPERATOR I P/T
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Transportation, Transit, Drivers, Community and Social Services
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties, just as though they were written out in this job description. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Drives and operates bus to transport residents to and from program activities. Drives handicapped-accessible bus for fixed and non-fixed passenger routes. Assists handicapped and senior passengers in embarking and disembarking vehicles. Makes deliveries and pick-ups as required.
Transports department program participants, City officials, residents and guests, etc. as required for various events.
Per regulations performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicles.
Maintains various logs, checklists, and completes all required documentation.
Performs general office work as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone and two-way radio, etc. Operates general office equipment as necessary.
Assists in program activities as required.
Interacts and communicates with immediate supervisor, other departmental supervisors and employees, other City personnel, clients/passengers, and the general public.
Maintains fueling and cleaning of transportation vehicles and reports problems to supervisor.
Will be required to perform job responsibilities as assigned both pre and post disaster situations.
Will be required to work varied shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs general housekeeping and light maintenance work as required.
Picks up and delivers supplies, packages and other items as required.
Performs additional duties as assigned as they relate to meeting departmental needs.
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by 1 year of CDL passenger driving experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state class "B" CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications. Employee will be subjected to a background screening. Bilingual preferred.
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