Bus Driver (PT) - Senior Center

$15.63 Hourly  - $17.69 Hourly

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.”  Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family.  That’s why we exist.
 
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.   However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under direct supervision of the Recreation Center Supervisor, drives the City’s 14 Passenger  Bus, or 26 Passenger bus, or 32 Passenger Trolley Bus or Golf Cart to transport  participants of all ages to and from the City’s recreation facilities, its parking lot, and to off-site activities.
 
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. 

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Drives the City busses or golf cart  to transport  participants to offsite activities.
• Drives the City busses, or golf cart  to pick up and deliver supplies.
• Assists passengers with loading and unloading  at all times.
• Responsible for safely securing mobility devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
• Performs preventative maintenance by checking and refilling all fluid and fuel levels.
• Reports necessary maintenance and repair needs to supervisor or Fleet Manager as needed.
• Maintains records of passengers, mileage, gasoline, destination addresses and purpose of trip.
• Cleans and maintains the golf cart  and busses to assure safe operating conditions prior to and after each use.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

 
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.      

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements.  
 

High School diploma or G.E.D., and six (6) months, bus or transportation vehicle driving or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications. 
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas class “A or B” CDL Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
May be subject to occasional bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as assisting passengers getting in/out of the van, lifting and carrying supplies for pick up or delivery.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed by driving, operating, and maintaining a 14 Passenger Van and 32 Passenger Trolley. May be subject to exposure to air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, and infectious diseases when applying CPR, First Aid or cleaning the van and facilities.  May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous driving conditions. 
 
 
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
 
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
 

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