What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Bus Driver position at City of Concord?
The purpose of this position is to transport participants to and from specified designations and to ensure their safety while on the bus and throughout the trip. Inspect and report vehicle conditions before and after each trip to make certain all basic safety precautions are addressed. Assist with overseeing participants and their belongings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Drives the vehicle to specified destinations in accordance with scheduled tours and events.
- Complies with all traffic regulations. Follows all laws, and all rules, procedures and policies established by the City of Concord / Parks & Recreation Dept. to sustain a high quality of service.
- Evaluates boarding ease to assure passenger safety, provides a ground step and assists passengers entering and exiting the vehicle.
- Regulates heating, lighting and air systems by communicating with passengers for their comfort.
- Returns the vehicle to appropriate parking site fueled and cleaned for next trip.
- Maintains a safe operating vehicle. Inspects the vehicle pre and post-trip. Observes gas, oil, water and air levels; plans for appropriate gas mileage according to destination. Checks all mechanical belts, bolts and parts in the engine compartment. Inspects all seats and isles for trash, participant belongings and loose bus parts (arm rests). Coordinates with direct supervisor on washing the vehicle.
- Assist with overseeing participants and their belongings; functions as a leader amongst participants on and off the bus. Addresses participants who are not being attended to. Assists in loading and unloading belongings from baggage compartments.
- Parks where loading and unloading is safe and easy.
- Ensures compartments are cleared and / or organized prior to each trip.
Supplemental Functions :
Job Specifications and Qualifications :
Knowledge :
Licensing and Certifications :
PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :
Required Skills
Required Experience
The ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
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If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM on the closing date.
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt / non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
