Bus Driver (Part-time)

EXEMPT: NO SALARY LEVEL: B3

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

REPORTS TO: SENIORS SUPERVISOR

LOCATION: 32 CHURCH STREET

HOURS: UNDER 20 HOURS PER WEEK

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Seniors Supervisor, operates a passenger bus to pick up and deliver senior citizens and others to various locations throughout the Town and elsewhere as required. Assures proper safety driving and regulations are followed at all times, keeps daily route sheets, and assists passengers to physically board and leave the bus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates a bus to pick up and deliver senior citizens and others to assigned designations and drive passengers home.
• Assures passenger safety at all times.
• Keeps daily time sheet and route sheets including a list of passengers, destinations, gas and oil consumption and mileage, and other reports, as required.
• Makes special trips out of town, as assigned.
• Assures proper bus servicing and equipment operations.
• Informs the Seniors Supervisor of bad weather driving conditions.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of bus operations for senior citizens and others.
• Knowledge of proper maintenance requirements for buses.
• Knowledge of Town of Guilford roads and locations.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Skills in operating a passenger bus.
• Skills in routine maintenance of bus operations.
• Ability to prepare daily route sheets.
• Ability to operate handicap lifts on busses.
• Ability to assist disabled passengers, including but not limited to passengers in wheelchairs, into and out of vehicle.
• Ability to effectively assist and work with senior citizens and others.
• Ability to be courteous and considerate at all times.
• Ability to understand senior citizen services, programs, and needs.
• Ability to learn transportation programs and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, senior citizens, and the general public.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all Town requirements and policies.
• Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear clearly and exchange information with other employees, senior citizens, and the general public.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus special training and two to three (2-3) months of related experience or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a Connecticut Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) Endorsement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be required.

Download, fill out and return application to meders@guilfordct.gov for consideration. Application found here:

https://www.guilfordct.gov/town_departments/human_resources/job_listings.php

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19