Bus Driver - Department of Elder and Human Services

Position is responsible for providing transportation and customer services to the Canton Department of Elder and Human Services. Work includes picking up passengers at their homes and transporting them to various destinations, operating a bus, and maintaining records of mileage and scheduled trips.

Responsibilities

• Operates bus in transporting senior citizens.
• Picks up individuals at their homes and transports them to and from doctor visits, malls, supermarkets, or other destinations.
• Assists customers to the door with packages and corresponds with customer as needed for directions or other transportation issues.
• Maintains records of vehicle mileage, scheduled and trip reports.
• Calls for assistance in an emergency and provides comfort assistance as necessary until specialized medical personnel arrive.
• Provides transportation after normal working hours for special events.
• May be required to collate statistical information on transportation in a report to the Director.
• Performs similar or related work as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of bus or commercial driving experience or related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CDL required for position.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, the geographical layout of the Town and surrounding area, and the operation of the bus.
• Ability to read, write, and properly communicate with passengers and others.
• Ability to work effectively with the senior population and disabled individuals.
• Excellent driving skills.

Work Environment

• The employee works on a moderately noisy bus and may be frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Equipment operated includes a 24-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift.
• Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours.
• The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements.
• Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.

Physical Skills

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, talk or listen/hear, use hands, and reach with arms and hands.
• Climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Assignments may require application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.
• Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes and ability to drive a bus.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of bus or commercial driving experience with a clean driving record.
• A valid CDL is required for the position.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $26.24 - $29.56

Schedule

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Benefits

Nonexempt, benefits-eligible position