Per-Diem Bus Driver - Department of Elder and Human Services

Part-time/per-diem, non-benefits eligible position with the Department of Elder and Human Services.

About the role

Responsible for providing transportation and customer service 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 customers 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.
• Three (3) years of bus or commercial driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, the geographical layout of the Town and surrounding area, and the operation of the bus.
• Knowledge of First Aid and ability to administer elementary First Aid.
• 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

• Works on a moderately noisy bus and may be frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Operates a 24-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift.
• May be required to work beyond normal business hours, including evenings for special events or emergency situations.
• Work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or listen/hear, use hands, and reach with arms and hands.
• May require climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Duties may involve assignments requiring hand-eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.
• Visual demands include routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes, and the ability to drive a bus.

Pay

Hourly rate: $24.25