Mini-Bus Driver

Position Summary/Purpose

The purpose of this position is to drive a Senior Center bus on a part-time basis.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide transportation services; drive a bus or car, receive phone calls for follow-up pick-ups, ensure compliance with seat belt policy.
• On shopping days load grocery bags on/off bus and carry to passengers’ doorstep/curb.
• Complete daily transportation logs.
• Keep current on Federal and State transportation laws as they pertain to passengers, drivers and vehicles.
• Adhere to safe driving practices.
• Address any accidents, emergency situations, or complaints from riders within established protocols.
• Participate in random drug testing.

Other Functions

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Works cooperatively with Transportation Coordinator or Assistant Director to ensure schedule coverage and promote a team effort to serve the public.
• Must be able to work an occasional evening as the program schedule dictates.

Supervision

• Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Transportation Coordinator and Director of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services following department standards, procedures and policies.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must have and maintain: Valid CT CDL Class A, B or C with P passenger endorsement.
• Must adhere to CDL drug testing regulations.
• Must be certified in CPR and AED.
• Training provided for qualified candidate.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Knowledge: Ability to operate 12-20 passenger mini-bus; knowledge of how to provide responsive customer service; knowledge of issues and concerns of seniors; knowledge of regulations related to CDL and passenger vehicle operation.
• Ability: Ability to deal with Senior Population and remain calm under pressure; ability to recognize and identify and solve problems; ability to maintain working relationships with all passengers and co-workers; ability to enforce rules; ability to map locations and use phone GPS.

Skills

• Must practice safe driving procedures, possess good verbal communication skills; strong customer service skills; aptitude for maintaining paperwork; skill in using the mentioned equipment.

Job Environment

• Driving is performed in a moderately and loud noisy traffic with regular interruptions via blue tooth phone for pickup assignments;
• driving is done under possible adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold.
• Requires the operation of a bus, car, cellular phone etc.