Dutchess County - Office for The Aging

Salary: $21.12/hr.

This is a permanent hourly position in the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. This is manual

work of higher difficulty requiring skills in the operation of more complex and larger automotive

vehicles used to transport passengers. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of

the passengers. This class differs from other bus driver positions in that it requires a higher-class

driver’s license. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway

allowed to the operator for independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Operates a bus on regular schedule and/or on special occasions, checks the operating condition

of the bus before starting on a trip. Reports any mechanical defect to immediate superior, checks

and fills vehicle with fuel. Instructs adult passengers about safety practices when entering and/or

leaving bus. Maintains orderly conduct of adult passengers while on bus. Completes accident and

vehicle maintenance reports. May clean interior and exterior of assigned vehicle, may be

required to administer first aid to adult passengers injured on bus. May be required to assist in

cleaning buildings such as dust furniture, wash windows, clean bathrooms, gather and dispose of

refuse, wash floors, and clean and polish furniture. Perform simple clerical tasks such as filing,

sorting and/or printing of various materials, assist with packaging and delivering of meals,

newsletters and/or menus to clients. Accept donations and provide receipts per NYS guidelines

for voluntary contributions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
with a P (passenger) endorsement at time of application and to maintain position.
SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion,
alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period
of employment.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an

appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division

of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is

due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 12/31/2023.

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted: 10/23/23