What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS DRIVER position at Linn County?
LIFTS bus drivers are at the heart of delivering reliable and safe transportation services to the Linn County community! Join our team and be a part of the mission to improve our customer's independence, autonomy, and health & wellbeing!
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- Free on-site fitness centers
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
About LIFTS Bus Driver:
Operates a van or bus to provide door-to-door transportation services to elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and other qualified passengers. Ensures passenger safety, comfort, and assistance while navigating traffic and transporting clients to their destinations. Performs routine vehicle inspections, maintains cleanliness, supports dispatch coordination, and engages passengers to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce isolation.
- Safely drives a county-operated van or bus along scheduled or demand-response routes in urban and rural areas.
- Assists passengers in boarding and disembarking, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices.
- Provides door-to-door support including walking clients to and from their home or destination, carrying groceries or packages when needed.
- Confirms trip destinations with passengers and assists with fare collection or token processing.
- Engages passengers in conversation to reduce isolation and ensure a supportive and friendly ride experience.
- Conducts daily pre-trip inspections and reports any issues to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintains contact with dispatch via radio or mobile communication for schedule updates and emergencies.
- Cleans and maintains the interior and exterior of the vehicle, including windows, floors, and securement equipment.
- Assists in emergency response and evacuation situations under guidance of emergency management officials.
- Records ridership and vehicle maintenance data, including fuel usage, and participates in schedule review and conflict resolution with dispatch staff.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) year of experience in paid driving, customer service, or human services.
- Experience driving trucks/vans/buses strongly preferred.
- Valid State of Iowa Commercial Driver's License Class C with air brake and passenger endorsements required within six (6) months of transfer or hire into the position.