BUS DRIVER

JOB SUMMARY

Drives a bus or van on assigned route and special assignments for the City of Peekskill. This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the public who are passengers. Does related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates a bus or van on a regular schedule or on special occasions
• Checks the operating condition of the bus/van before starting on a trip;
• Reports any operational defect to immediate superior;
• Transports various community groups (i.e., children, youths, elderly) to and from various locations in connection with a City of Peekskill operated program such as a community center, nutrition program, recreational facility, etc.;
• Assists elderly passengers in boarding vehicle;
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
• May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
• May perform daily errands in connection with facility, programs;
• May perform general maintenance around facility;
• May be required to assist in the scheduling and routing of vehicles and drivers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND ATTRIBUTES

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus/van under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with the public; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (As adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department)

None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: License appropriate to the vehicle to be operated at time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

NOTE: In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger or grasp, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The physical requirements of this position also require the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly to move objects.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not subject to substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EMPLOYER'S DISCLAIMER:

• All requirements are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by the applicable Department Head/supervisor and/or City Manager.

• This job description is intended for internal use by the City of Peekskill and does not replace the job specification adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department.
• This job description does not create a contract of employment, express or implied.

Salary : $30