What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Olathe?
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Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)
Job Summary
The City of Olathe is looking for someone who enjoys driving a bus and wants to help people get from place to place around the city. Come join a dynamic team at the Olathe Community Center, where you can make a difference!
STARTING SALARY : $18.25 / hr
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Bus Driver is responsible for providing assistance and customer service while transporting program participants using a variety of vehicles, including buses. Transportation may be for regular route operations, charters, and private carriage and it may require assisting passengers with baggage, collecting fares or tickets.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspects vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure to ensure safe operation; makes minor repairs to vehicle and changes tires.
- Drives vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations; reports delays or accidents; advises passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Parks vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board and may assist with luggage and other passenger needs.
- May collect fares or tickets; records cash receipts and ticket fares and handles according to established procedures.
Qualifications
Experience : Six months to one year related experience is required.
Education : A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licenses & Certifications : A valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and a favorable driving record are required.
Salary : $18
