Bus Driver; PT

Bus Driver

The Bus Driver will operate a 21 person passenger bus and transport participants from various in-town locations to field trip excursions and other destinations.

Class B Driver's License with passenger endorsement.

We are currently hiring Bus Drivers to work as-needed throughout the Summer Recreation season AND to work on Thursday evenings and other weekdays for Mastick Senior Center as-needed. Both positions may work up to 28 hours per week.

The mission of the Alameda Recreation and Park Department is to provide programs to the community with trained staff. A wide variety of social, physical and educational opportunities are offered for personal enrichment through wholesome and creative use of leisure time.

Our reputation is the result of the efforts of a staff committed to excellent customer service and continuous adherence to the mission of our organization. In anticipation of your employment, please consider the personal responsibility needed to promote the values of Alameda Recreation and Park Department. A good job match should be as important to you as it is to us.

Below are some of the standards expected of Recreation and Park Department Staff:

Staff are expected to always be respectful of others and maintain a friendly, courteous and professional attitude.

Depending on the assignment, staff must wear either professional business attire or a Department uniform that includes a staff shirt and name badge. Uniforms are provided. Staff must maintain facilities and help keep them neat and clean.

Staff are expected to perform quality work and to plan effectively and efficiently.

Staff work hours vary due to Department needs (nights, weekends and holidays). Staff may be asked to perform work assignments outside their area of original employment.

Part-time positions with the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits and are considered  at-will . Part-time employment is at the discretion of the hiring department. Work schedules vary but may not exceed 28 hours per week.

Applicants will be screened and evaluated based on the information provided. Federal law requires that, prior to employment, applicants must furnish proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

All applicants must pass DOT pre-employment requirements including a DOT physical and drug test. If hired, employees will be entered into a randomized drug testing pool.

California State Law requires that all recreation employees and volunteers having direct contact, supervisory or disciplinary authority over minors be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment will be referred for fingerprinting. Employment is conditioned upon fingerprint results.

The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).

The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply. It is the City's policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age. Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or other individuals in the workplace. Barring undue hardship, reasonable accommodations can be made in the application and examination process for disabled individuals or for religious reasons. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD .

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.