Bus Driver - COA

Position Title:

Bus Driver - COA

Department:
Council on Aging

Location:

Duxbury Senior Center

Reports To:

Front Office Manager

Contract:

Personnel Plan

FSLA:
Non-exempt, non-benefit eligible, part-time

Grade:
Grade 1

Rate:
Pay range is $22.66 - $30.59 per hour, actual pay dependent upon qualifications

Schedule:

Per diem; specific days and hours may vary, 4-8 hours weekly

The Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable transportation to older adults in the community; confirming rides, picking up and dropping off in a timely manner, informing supervisor of routine maintenance to be scheduled with DPW and/or GATRA; cleans the bus inside and out, weather permitting, completes daily statistic log, and treats each rider with dignity, respect, kindness and patience.

Ability to meet state and local requirements for working with elder populations and relate to older adults in a comfortable fashion with genuine interest, compassion, and concern for their needs and feelings. Must possess good verbal, written, and organizational skills.

• Picking up and dropping off patrons at their destinations, curb to curb.
• Completing information on daily bus schedule needed for monthly reports filed with GATRA.
• Reporting routine bus maintenance to supervisor.
• Filling up the gas tank; using the Town fuel code system.
• Sweeping out the bus on a daily basis and clean as needed to maintain in-service status.
• Washing vehicle on a weekly basis.
• Ensuring inspection sticker is up to date.
• Subject to FTA drug and alcohol testing regulations and authority.
• Attend mandatory driver meetings as required.

Recommended

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: High school degree with 1-3 years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Special Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment DOT Physical and Drug test. Possess a current MA Drivers License, safe driving record, pass a physical exam every two years per DOT regulations, or more frequently if required by the GATRA contract, and complete required training per GATRA rules and random drug screenings.
• Knowledge: Common policies, practices, laws, regulations and procedures of the Senior Center and procedures pertinent to the position functions and the Senior Center operations.
• Abilities: Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public and co-workers, handle problems and emergencies, communicate clearly, and maintain confidential information.
• Skill: Basic organizational skills, proficient oral communication skills and effective customer service skills.

The work environment may present unpleasant or irritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, heat or cold. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions.

Occupational Risk:

Duties generally do not present occupational risk with only occasional exposure to risk or stress. Injury could occur, however, through employee failure to properly follow safety precautions or procedures.

Physical Demands:

Use of upper body strength and mobility. Work effort involves pushing occupied wheel chairs, sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, pulling, walking, sitting and standing. There may also be occasional lifting of objects such as books or other items generally up to 30 pounds and removing snow from the top of the bus.

Motor

Skills:

Duties involve assignments requiring hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Examples include operating a vehicle, using a cell phone and operating a wheel chair lift.

Visual Demands:

Reading documents, street signs, directions and reports for understanding; distinguishing colors.

Posting begins December 4, 2025 and will remain open until filled.