Part Time Bus Driver

CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

JOB POSTING (Part-time)

Part Time Bus Driver: Salary $23.012 hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The City of New Britain, Senior Center is seeking a Bus Driver to assist senior citizens in the full participation of senior center and city sponsored activities.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Senior Center Transportation Coordinator. Follows scheduled route.

Examples of Essential Duties:

1. Drives assigned trips to transport senior citizens to medical appointments, grocery stores, special events, and to the senior center.

2. Assists passengers in boarding and leaving vehicle. May move special equipment, such as medical devices, walkers, wheel chairs, and bundles.

3. Prior to operating makes a pre-safety inspection of vehicle. Checks fluids, tires, and takes corrective action as necessary. Observes operation of vehicle. Reports any problems to supervisor. Cleans vehicle and performs minor maintenance.

4. Operates vehicle in a safe manner; observing motor vehicle laws and general rules of highway.

5. Maintains log of passenger trips and vehicle performance as required.

6. Performs related tasks at senior center as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations. A working knowledge of City streets and public service locations. Ability to safely operate assigned vehicle. Ability to perform routine motor vehicle cleaning and minor maintenance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with passengers and with the public.

Minimum Qualifications Required: Graduation from high school and one year experience in operating a public service vehicle.

License or Certificate: Connecticut Driver’s License with an “F” endorsement or any other endorsement that supersedes an “F” endorsement.

Physical Exertion/ Environmental Conditions: Physical ability to assist passengers. Ability to lift and carry light to medium weight packages, bundles. Ability to drive in inclement conditions. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including cold, heat, rain or snow.

Exposure to hazards of highway driving. Must exercise extreme caution in carrying out responsibilities.

NOTE: The above tasks and responsibilities are illustrative only. The description does not include every task or responsibility.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate must complete and qualify on a City medical examination (including a drug screen) and a background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be sent to the Civil Service Commission/Personnel Office. Application forms may be obtained at the Office of Civil Service/Personnel, Room 409, City Hall, 27 West Main St., New Britain, CT. Telephone (860) 826-3404 or online at www.newbritainct.gov.

.

An EOE/AA/Equal Access Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.01 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $23