Mini Bus Driver (Senior Center)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME MINI BUS DRIVER WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER The Town of Westborough seeks applications from qualified individuals for the part-time, nonbenefitted position of Mini-Bus Driver for the Westborough Senior Center. This position plays a crucial role at the Senior Center, transporting Westborough’s seniors to a variety of local destinations on a pre-arranged schedule. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates possessing a Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement will be given preference; candidates who do not possess a CDL will be considered, but must obtain a CDL within one year of hire as a condition of employment. Requires the ability to pass a DOT physical and the position is subject to drug and alcohol testing. Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified or must obtain certifications within the first year of employment. A full job description is available on Town website. This is a 19 hour/week position with an anticipated starting rate of $21.87 per hour. Interested persons should submit a resume and application to Kristin Merrill, Human Resources Coordinator, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581 or to jobs@town.westborough.ma.us. This position will remain open until filled. EOE/AA TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS SUMMARY: Drives mini-bus to safely transport Westborough senior citizens on a pre-arranged schedule by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Follows established schedule for pick-up and drop-off of passengers. Ensures passengers who are being transported to appointments arrive on time. Keeps accurate records of trips including but not limited to number of passengers and mileage. Maintains vehicle by keeping it clean, gas tanks full and reporting any maintenance issues to the Department of Public Works. Checks in with Senior Center office regularly for updates to schedule. Assists frail elderly on and off bus with their bundles. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid Massachusetts Drivers License with good driving record. Must have a CDL with passenger endorsement or willingness to obtain it within the first year of employment. Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified or must obtain certifications within the first year of employment. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate two way communication systems and hydraulic lift equipment. Skilled in working with elderly. Other Qualifications: Must pass CORI check. Job Title: Mini-Bus Driver Reports To: Executive Director Department: Council on Aging Job Code: H-1 Location: Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road Hours per week: 19 Revised: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.