Bus Driver; Non-CDL), Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Operates a van or other motor vehicle to transport clients, elderly citizens, handicapped persons, children, and other passengers to medical facilities, shopping facilities, senior center, schools, day care centers, places of employment, or other destinations according to schedule; picks up passengers from scheduled locations; assists elderly/disabled passengers and their packages into or out of vehicle.
• Plans and organizes daily trip routes and schedules to pick up or drop off passengers; makes adjustments to planned routes and schedules due to traffic congestion, accidents, or other situations; plans field trips, chartered trips, or other activities as required.
• Promotes positive customer relations and passenger comfort during trips; greets and converses with passengers; responds to questions and requests for assistance; provides information related to van routes, schedules, destinations, fares, local directions, and other information; assists clients in carrying, loading, or unloading packages or purchases.
• Collects transportation fares or fees from passengers; calculates fares; counts and balances revenues, maintains records, and forwards as appropriate.
• Assists disabled passengers or other passengers requiring assistance into or out of vehicle; operates the motorized wheelchair lift; secures wheelchairs during transport; ensures the use of seatbelts.
• Monitors safety, welfare, and behavior of passengers on the van; administers minor first aid or obtains emergency medical assistance when necessary; handles situations involving excessive noise, inappropriate language or actions, disruptive behavior, or other problems; maintains discipline and intervenes in fights as necessary; coordinates disciplinary issues as needed.
• Follows established safety procedures and traffic laws; performs driving functions safely in various weather conditions; monitors traffic conditions surrounding the van to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Conducts pre‑trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operation or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems.
• Operates 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.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, cleaning or sanitizing the interior of vans, washing or cleaning the exterior of vans, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning storage/work areas; monitors operations to maintain efficiency and safety and reports faulty equipment; schedules or coordinates periodic maintenance work.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, daily logs, inspection logs or reports, destination reports, vehicle maintenance reports, fare reports, accident reports, timesheets, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, checklists, logs, lists, vehicle maintenance records, maps, directories, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
• Maintains records of trips, mileage, passengers, fares, vehicle maintenance, and other activities.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provides information and assistance; responds to dispatched calls or requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, dispatchers, clients, passengers, the public, medical providers, community organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of traffic laws, safety regulations, and other applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations, attends workshops and training sessions as…