Bus Driver

Position Overview

Performs various tasks relating to the transport of passengers in a passenger bus for District 6. This is a part-time, on-call, as-needed position. Must be able to adhere to a flexible schedule. Must be available for out-of-town, overnight, and weekend and/or multiple-day trips.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates a tour bus safely and efficiently.
• Affords assistance to passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle, if required.
• Maintains awareness of traffic and weather conditions and notifies dispatch of potential issues.
• Reports accidents or other safety situations to dispatch.
• Reports malfunctioning items or damage on a vehicle.
• Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at the start of each shift for properly functioning headlights, turn signals, brake lights, air conditioning or heating, mirror adjustment; properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc. prior to moving vehicle.
• Ensures inside and outside of vehicle are properly cleaned and fueled on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps interior of vehicle neat and orderly.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in the operation of a passenger bus.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Knowledge of requirements and standards related to the safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles.
• Skill in the operation of commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on small commercial vehicles and to identify vehicle problems and malfunctions.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and/or CPR techniques.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Excellent navigation skills.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility to drive a tour bus.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age and must possess a valid Alabama Driver's License.
• Must have a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.
• A satisfactory driving record that demonstrates a commitment to safety with no more than 2 moving violations and no accidents within the previous three years and no suspensions, disqualifications, or revocations.
• Minimum of two years, verifiable experience operating commercial or large vehicles or verified completion of a qualified, comprehensive driver training program.
• Must maintain a good driving record with the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
• To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record with no more than 2 moving violations and no accidents within the previous three years and no suspensions, disqualifications, or revocations.
• Must have completed a minimum of two years of verifiable experience operating commercial or large vehicles or a qualified, comprehensive driver training program.
• Must maintain a good driving record with the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
• To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on small commercial vehicles and to identify vehicle problems and malfunctions.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and/or CPR techniques.
• Excellent navigation skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

As needed; weekend flexibility; up to 29 hours per week.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.