Bus driver full time

CLASS PURPOSE

Provides passenger transportation services to and from:

• Community facilities and resources for purposes of acquiring/receiving services;
• Shopping; banking; barber/beauty shops; etc.
• Participation in activities or attend events in order to reduce isolation and promote successful independent living;
• Congregate meal sites for nutritious meals and social interaction.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This position works under the direction of the Agency’s Executive Director.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, including maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality, and notifying riders of changes.*_
• Organizes and implements ride schedule, accurately taking into account the time of the pick-up and appointment, geographic locations, and travel time._*

• Operate vehicles in a safe manner and in accordance with all driving rules and regulations.
• Perform a pre and post trip inspection of the vehicle utilizing a written checklist.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance utilizing a written checklist
• Keep vehicle clean.
• Ensures all safety equipment is in place and adequate. (First aid kit, blood spill kit, flashlight, reflectors, fire extinguisher, blankets, etc.)
• Complete a daily vehicle trip report.
• Assist participants in and out of the vehicle and assist with their parcels.
• Responsible for accepting donations/fees.
• Report any accident or injury of vehicle or passenger immediately after it happens.
• Be alert to well-being of participant and report any changes in participant.
• Be friendly, helpful and congenial to participants.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as required.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists.*
• Ability to plan and organize efficient route schedules and trips.**
• Ability to work well with people.**
• Ability to safely operate wheel chair lifts.**
• Ability to safely drive and navigate vans as well as buses that may have a seating capacity up to 15.**
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*

• Incumbent must be at least 25 years old.
• Have a valid and properly classified driver’s license;
• Have had a valid driver’s license for three years prior to the application;
• Have a demonstrated ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle; and
• Have not been convicted of reckless driving within three years.

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Special Requirements

• Must have CPR and First Aid Training within six months of employment with annual re-certification;
• Pass a background check.
• DOT Medical Card

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Hours per week:

• 20-29

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $13