Part-Time Bus Driver

JOB SUMMARY:

Employees in this position may be assigned to Bus Driver and/or Dispatcher duties.

Receives direct supervision from the Program Coordinator.

None

The duties described herein 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 a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides friendly and knowledgeable customer service
• Drives assigned vehicle(s) in a safe and effective manner on designated routes according to established time schedules and/or daily scheduled tasks.
• Operates vehicles in compliance with local and state traffic laws and County and Federal Transit Authority (FTA) policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assists disabled passengers as require by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including safe operation of wheelchair lifts and restraints.
• Provides customer assistance in providing transportation and responding to inquiries.
• Transports passengers to their scheduled destinations.
• Collects fares or donations and tallies passenger counts.
• Provides medical shuttle service as scheduled and assists passengers requiring special assistance including operating wheelchair lifts and restraints.
• Transports meals to the detention facility, preschool, and homebound seniors programs and/or homes.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety and maintenance inspections on vehicle. Identifies defects and notes inconsistencies with the vehicle's proper performance.
• Reports all maintenance or repair needs to the Director.
• Prepares daily log/activity reports and related documentation as required.
• Cleans assigned vans and buses inside and outside including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, wiping down seats, cleaning windows, washing the vehicle's exterior, and performing minor maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance of bus stops as needed such as shoveling snow, emptying trash, sweeping walkways, and removing debris.
• On occasion drivers may be called upon to provide transportation services in cases of extreme emergency. This may include evacuation of persons or transporting personnel to or from affected sites.

• Responds to medical situations and practices first aid or CPR as needed.
• Identifies needs of passengers and makes recommendations to improve efficiency of operations relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• In the event of a community-wide emergency or natural disaster may be called upon to drive a bus or other vehicle for the purpose of supporting emergency or natural disaster relief efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Must complete and pass all pre-employment and on-going orientations, driving, and safety training as required.

Experience: One year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Licenses and Certifications
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Possession of and ability to maintain a Colorado Driver's License, Possession of, or ability to obtain advanced First Aid and CPR certifications. Possession of, or ability to obtain a Passenger Service and Safety Certification (P.A.S.S.) by date of hire.

Local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to driving and transporting passengers.

Principles, practices, and objectives as related to vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and preventive maintenance requirements.

Safe operation of vans, buses, and/or automobiles.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Provide professional customer service to clients and public.

Exercise independent judgment and make decisions related to the safety of clients, public, equipment, and self.

Complete and pass drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment, random testing throughout the term of employment, and post-accident testing as required by FTA or County policy.

Pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Perform duties independently without close…