Bus Driver; Non-CDL), Part-Time

Bus Driver (Non-CDL), Part-Time

Salary: $17.09 hourly

Location:

Cumming, GA

Job Type: Part-time (No leave)

Job Number: 03635

The purpose of this classification is to drive/operate a bus or other vehicle to transport passengers between various locations.

• Operate a van or other motor vehicle to transport passengers, including clients, elderly citizens, handicapped persons, children, and other passengers, to medical facilities, shopping facilities, senior centers, schools, day care centers, places of employment, or other destinations according to schedule.
• Pick up passengers from scheduled locations and assist elderly or disabled passengers and their packages into or out of the vehicle.
• Plan and organize daily trip routes/schedules, making adjustments due to traffic congestion, accidents, or other situations, and plan field trips, chartered trips, or other activities as required.
• Promote positive customer relations and passenger comfort during trips; greet and converse with passengers; respond to questions and requests for assistance; provide information related to van routes, schedules, destinations, fares, local directions, and other information; assist clients in carrying, loading, or unloading packages or purchases.
• Collect transportation fares or fees from passengers; calculate fares; count and balance revenues; maintain records; and forward as appropriate.
• Assist disabled or other passengers requiring assistance in entering or exiting the vehicle; operate a motorized wheelchair lift; secure wheelchairs during transport; ensure use of seatbelts.
• Monitor safety, welfare, and behavior of passengers on the van; administer minor first aid or obtain emergency medical assistance when necessary; handle situations involving excessive noise, inappropriate language or actions, disruptive behavior, or other problems; maintain discipline and intervene in fights as necessary; coordinate disciplinary issues as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures and traffic laws; perform driving functions safely in various weather conditions; monitor traffic conditions surrounding the van to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; report any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Conduct pre‑trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operation or to identify potential problems; report faulty equipment or operational problems.
• Operate a variety of equipment and tools associated with department activities, which may include a multi‑passenger van, multi‑passenger bus, wheelchair lift, fire extinguisher, two‑way radio, cleaning supplies, or first aid supplies.
• Perform general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, including inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, cleaning or sanitizing interiors and exteriors, washing or cleaning equipment, cleaning storage or work areas, monitoring operations to maintain efficiency and safety, and reporting faulty equipment; schedule or coordinate periodic maintenance work.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, daily logs, inspection logs or reports, destination reports, vehicle maintenance reports, fare reports, accident reports, timesheets, or other documents.
• Receive various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, checklists, logs, lists, vehicle maintenance records, maps, directories, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; review, complete, process, forward or retain as appropriate.
• Maintain records of trips, mileage, passengers, fares, vehicle maintenance, and other activities.
• Communicate via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provide information and assistance; respond to dispatched calls or requests for service or assistance.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, dispatchers, clients, passengers, the public, medical providers, community organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintain comprehensive, current knowledge of traffic…