What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME BUS DRIVER position at Alabama Space?
PART-TIME BUS DRIVER
OVERVIEW
Provide safe and reliable transportation for all Space Camp Programs, daily groups, and all special events in a professional manner ensuring that guests receive quality service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Transport guests of the Rocket Center and Space Camp to and from Huntsville Airport, surrounding schools, and other locations within the State.
- Drive the tour bus for the Marshall Space Flight Center bus tour.
- Operate other center vehicles for transportation between Aviation Challenge and Space Camp Facilities.
- Operate any Rocket Center vehicle and meet any other transportation requirements that might arise.
- Operate company vehicles in an effective, efficient, and safe manner and ensure that all malfunctions are reported promptly for repair.
- Transports employees, guests, and trainees in a safe and timely manner.
- Respond to, and whenever possible, resolve guests’ questions and complaints promptly and in a manner.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Transportation Department for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Level of Supervision: None
Travel Required:
Yes – to and from the Airport and on our campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience
- Experience: 2-3 years of experience driving commercial vehicles is required.
- Class B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsement or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
- Must have some knowledge of bus operations and equipment.
- Must have demonstrated substantive experience in the operation of large buses, mini-busses, and vans.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
- Walking and climbing (stairs) to access other departments, buildings, and company vehicles.
- Sitting for prolonged periods (over 3 hours) several times a day while driving center vehicles and lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds to waist height.
- Bending, kneeling, and reaching to inspect center vehicles and operate controls.
- Reading, sight, wrist movements, and feeling to operate center vehicles.
- Talking and hearing to communicate with supervisors, guests, and employees in person and to give verbal instructions to passengers.
- Ability to safely enter and exit all center vehicles.
- The position deals extensively with guests and children.
- The position deals with employees who interact with assigned areas of responsibility.
Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Factors
- This position involves the operation of center vehicles in various weather conditions and temperatures.
Expected Hours of Work
Bus drivers work the following shifts:
- Monday through Friday from 6:00 am-3:30 pm.
- Sunday through Thursday from 3:00 pm-11:00 pm.
- Friday and Saturday from 6:00 am-11:00 pm.
You must be available for one or more of the available shifts or have open availability (Can work any shift).
DISCLAIMERS
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
