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:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• The position is part-time, 8-14 hours per week.
• 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.

Skill: 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.

Contacts require a high level of courtesy and patience. Errors in judgment or omissions could result in injury to others, delay in services, potential liability.