Bus Driver (Part-time)

Salary : $1,964.00 - $2,387.20 Biweekly

Location : City of Azusa, CA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 25-04

Department : Community Resources Department

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 5 : 30 PM Pacific

Definition

The Community Resources Department is currently seeking two (2) Part-Time Bus Drivers !

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DMV H-6 PRINTOUT AT TIME OF APPLICATION OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

SALARY INFORMATION

24.55 - $29.84 Hourly

DEADLINE TO APPLY :

Online applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, January 29, 2025 , through Friday, February 14, 2025 . Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice after being open for a minimum of five (5) business days or on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under limited supervision, safely and efficiently drives a van or bus to transport passengers; performs routine maintenance on vehicles operated; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Responsible for transporting passengers relating to the City's Gold Line shuttle and demand response transportation programs. Day-to-day operations to various locations including medical offices, shopping, recreational activities, etc.; plans the best route to follow based on starting points and destination of riders and appointment times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives bus over an assigned route in accordance with a time schedule.
• Assists the disabled or senior citizens including those on wheelchairs, to board and exit from the vehicle and from the vehicle to their destination; safely secures wheelchairs in van / bus; assists passengers in carrying packages.
• Prepares daily reports of passenger loads and accidents.
• Completes pre-trip check of mechanical condition including : gas, oil, tires, belts; fuels vehicles; cleans the inside and outside of assigned vehicle; maintains records of vehicle maintenance.
• Operates two-way mobile bus radio in accordance with established operating rules and procedures.

Qualification Guidelines

Education and / or Experience

Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in para-transit service.

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

Ability

Special Requirements / Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Special Requirements

Physical Conditions

RECRUITMENT PROCESS : All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at www.azusaca.gov / jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer) : Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process (Oral Interview) : Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the , examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to : Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and / or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!

Part-time employees are paid an hourly rate based on hours worked and typically work 19 hours or less per week. The City of Azusa does not pay into Social Security, so part-time employees are enrolled in the Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited-Service Employees (APPLE). Part-time employees pay 3.75% of wages into this retirement program and the City matches the employee's (3.75% of wages) share.

Paid Sick Leave :

Effective July 1, 2015, part-time employees accrue sick leave beginning with the first full pay period of employment on the basis of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. The maximum accrual per year is 48 hours. A waiting period of 90 days is required before an employee may be eligible to use paid sick leave. Although paid sick leave can be carried over year to year, an employee can only accumulate up to a maximum of 48 hours and may use up to 24 hours in any one year.

This position is not covered by any other medical benefits.

Part-time employees are not considered to be part of the City of Azusa Merit and Civil Service System and are thus designated as non-classified employees. Part-time employees are "at will" employees and, as such, may be terminated at any time without any right of appeal.

Recruitments for part-time position vacancies will be conducted by the Human Resources Department. Announcements for position vacancies shall remain open for application for a minimum of five (5) days or until one hundred (100) applications have been received.

Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

Do you have a current, valid California Class B Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?

Do you possess current and valid First Aid and CPR certificates?

Please list years of experience in para-transit service.

Required Question

Salary : $25 - $30