Bus Driver

Reports to: Life Enrichment Director/Executive Director | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | FTE: 0.5

About the Role

The bus driver provides safe, reliable transportation service for residents of the site.

Qualifications

• Excellent driving record
• Current driver’s license
• Compliance with DOT requirements including drug testing
• Experience working with seniors
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete

Responsibilities

Bus Driver Duties

• Responsible for safe, timely transportation to and from scheduled outings for residents
• Plan routes for outing destinations
• Maintain bus systems prior to all excursions
• Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct with all customers—residents, family members, visitors, physicians, co-workers, etc.
• Assist supervisory staff with the practical orientation/training of employees according to facility policy and procedure
• Display a positive and supportive attitude when assisting new employees
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certifications
• Understand and adhere to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy, including pre-employment and random drug testing producing negative results
• Abide by all Colorado traffic laws and practice safe and defensive driving techniques at all times
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior
• Report maintenance in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Life Enrichment Duties

• During days with minimal drives, assist with facilitating/leading each event or program
• Lead small, large, and one-on-one activity programs with seniors
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support resident programming
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to:

• Bend, squat to ground to pick up debris, adjust wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
• Discriminate colors to read traffic lights and traffic signs
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses

Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as, but not limited to:

• Move, push, pull, and/or lift objects weighing 10–25 pounds
• Use hands, arms, and legs for pushing wheelchairs, safe assisted transfers of participants, and simple grasping
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and carry objects
• Walk and/or stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, perform documentation, identify traffic lights, signals, signs, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.

Work Environment

Works indoors and outdoors in all four seasons.

Schedule

Typically, Tuesday through Friday with some evenings and weekends as required. Work hours vary based on programs planned and participant transportation needs.