Bus Operator Part Time

JOB YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH AT LEAST A CLASS C WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION CLASSIFICATION TITLE: BUS OPERATOR – PART TIME PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIONThe purpose of this classification is to perform general work functions associated with operating motor vehicles and transporting passengers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Drives bus, van, or other passenger vehicle to transport passengers over designated routes according to specified time schedule; picks up and delivers passengers between specified locations.
Responds to requests for information or assistance from passengers; provides information related to bus routes, schedules, fares, and other information.
Collects bus fares, records and reports receipts.
Assists disabled passengers into or out of vehicle.
Operates wheelchair lift to load/unload wheelchairs; secures wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize during transport.
Complies with local traffic regulations, reports delays or accidents.
Monitors conditions surrounding bus to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions.
Conducts regular inspections of bus to verify safety or identify potential problems.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning bus interior/exterior, cleaning building and work areas, etc.
; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, passengers, and other individuals.
Maintains records of trips, mileage, fuel, passengers, inspections, and other activities.
Prepares or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, trip records, accident reports, purchase requisitions, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, work orders, maps, checks, invoices, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
May operate a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data in computer database; uses knowledge of various software programs to operate a computer in an effective and efficient manner.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, dispatchers, passengers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Maintains regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the City of Henderson is required.
Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City’s Drug and Alcohol policy.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSProvides assistance or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed.
May perform general cleaning/repair tasks associated with maintaining vehicles, equipment and work areas, such as cleaning restrooms/lounge areas, distributing restroom/lounge supplies, cleaning bus shelters, painting/repairing benches, waxing bus exteriors, etc.
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in bus driving; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving bus driving, passenger transport, or heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
PERFORMANCE APTITUDESData Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data.
Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
ADA COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees.
This job description is subject to change by the employer (the City of Henderson) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change.
The City of Henderson explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.