Bus Driver Extra Help Part-Time

About the role

Under general supervision, operate a public transit vehicle (passenger coach) for either or both the general public, fixed-route service, or the demand-response service; perform light vehicle maintenance; assist elderly and disabled riders; and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a motor coach on general public fixed-route system and/or the demand response system transporting the general public, elderly, disabled, and other special needs citizens as authorized to various locations from their homes or on a fixed route;
• Select effective routes;
• Maintain departure and arrival times as scheduled;
• Ensure passenger comfort and safety including fastening safety belts;
• Perform small errands including carrying packages, opening and locking doors, and escorting passengers to their destination;
• Provide route and transfer information to passengers;
• Inspect motor coach prior to operation;
• Fuel motor coach as needed daily;
• Operate lift equipment as needed;
• Operate a mobile radio;
• Assist with passenger comfort and safety measures if necessary;
• Keep vehicles clean and report any mechanical defects;
• Keep necessary records and reports;
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance;
• Receive and dispatch calls for service;
• React appropriately to cerebral palsy movements, epileptic seizures, hearing loss deficiencies, blind and limited sight constraints, and orthopedic limitations;
• Aid the dispatcher with paperwork as needed;
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P) endorsement and a good driving record;
• Possession of a current standard First Aid Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire;
• Possession of a current CPR Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting citizens;
• Ability to: Safely operate a public transit vehicle; Comfortable with physical limitations of the aged and disabled; Communicate with citizens having oral and auditory disabilities; Carry out oral and written instructions; Maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Physically able to lift, carry, and/or push 50 pounds on a regular basis; Operate a mobile radio for the purpose of receiving and dispatching calls for service.