Full-Time Bus Driver (Grant/FT/Benefits)

Job Description:

Budgeted Salary: $22.52/Hour

Essential Duties:

• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, maintains daily trip logs and reports accidents/incidents and vehicle defects to management for resolution;
• Assists in the maintenance of vehicle fleet by performing established pre- and post-trip inspections including cleaning and refueling assigned vehicle after each trip;
• Interacts regularly with public riders and responds calmly and professionally with all conflicts, maintains professionalism and positivity;
• Drives safely adhering to all established laws, rules of the road, and Department of Transportation regulations at all times maintaining strict focus on Safety First;
• Reports and schedules time off within established guidelines and process

Years of Experience:
Two (2) years' experience driving commercial vehicles

Years of Supervisory Experience: N/A

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations: Valid CDL, class B-P with Air Brake Endorsement, with no more than three points.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations;
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNREC and safety codes, regulations, and requirements or the ability to comprehend and apply such requirements;
• Knowledge of safety signs, symbols and labels;
• Knowledge of standards of confidentiality and ethical practice;
• Ability to make decisions and the use of independent judgement;
• Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to provide internal and external customer service in a courteous manor; Basic math, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing;
• Basic computer skills with the ability to utilize software, hardware and communication devices to perform tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Ability to maintain composure, even in very difficult situations;
• Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.