Bus Driver

Working At Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)

Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Bus Driver. This position drives vehicles to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety and security of all passengers to and from their destination.
• Communicates with passengers and assists with boarding and de-boarding the vehicle and loads/unloads any necessary equipment.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passengers’ comfort.
• Complies with all traffic laws, maintains safe driving speeds and safe operation of the vehicle during all types of conditions. 
• Reports delays and/or accidents.
• Reports any vehicle damage, mechanical, or electrical problems. 
• Report any action taken to correct the problem.
• Report to work prior to trip to prepare for that day’s trip. 
• Preparation includes inspecting the vehicle’s operable condition and completing the Driver’s Trip Report.
• Become familiar with the trip location(s) and/or read any necessary maps. 
• Report to pick-up point to receive passengers 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
• Responsible for returning the vehicle in a clean and operable condition.
• Upon return, refuel the vehicle, remove any trash, and prepare vehicle for the next trip.
• Washing, sweeping, and mopping of the vehicle is required.
• Refrains from using tobacco products while driving Precinct 4 vehicles.
• Record information and complete paperwork for daily trips.
• Submit receipts for driver’s meal/expenses to the trip coordinator upon completion of each trip.
• Assists at Precinct 4 functions as needed.
• When required, report to Tomball Service Center to perform minor clerical duties and assist in the office. 
• Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

Position Type, Salary, Location, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time | 40 hours per week

• This may include weekends and holidays.

• Tomball, Tx

• Salary |  Dependent on qualifications 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• 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 duties.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and smell; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary. 

What You Will Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.   

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HOW TO APPLY:
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4, we invite you to apply online.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Salary : $21 - $24