About This Role
This bus driver position is responsible for the safe transport of all passengers while complying with various regulations and maintaining accurate documentation. The role involves a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Comply with DMV Article 19-A, Federal Transit Authority, and Department of Transportation regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures
- Maintain current CDL License with appropriate endorsements to comply with DMV/DOT Law
- Complete as scheduled, all requirements for compliance to 19-A regulations
- Practice safe driving techniques adhering to all driving rules and regulations as set forth under DMV and DOT regulations
- Attend bus driver meetings, agency trainings, and/or workshops as scheduled
- Meet the needs of the Transportation Department in the event of an early closing, delayed openings or cancellations
- Remove trash from vehicle on a daily basis and dispose of trash in garage receptacle, as well as clean the bus
- Provide direct support professionals with direction to ensure passengers are safely transported
- Perform a "walk through" on vehicle immediately after all passengers disembark to establish neither passengers nor personal belongings remain on vehicle
- Report any incidents or concerns which occur during transport according to agency policy and procedures
- Maintain accurate reporting per department policy
- Complete daily vehicle reports and grant reports on a daily basis using assigned equipment
- Adhere to all procedures as stated in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook
- Determine that all passengers are seated and wearing seat belts prior to transporting
Requirements
- Possess a clean CDL License with endorsements to comply with Agency requirements
- One year of experience preferred
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Excellent time management skills
- Personable and respectful
- Ability to lead and direct
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to use computers and tablets
Important Details
- Schedule: flexible, includes weekends, evenings, and may include holidays
- Full-time hours: 32.5 to 40 hours weekly (depending on route)
- Part-time hours: minimum of 20 hours weekly
- Sub status hours: 15 hours weekly
- Travel: within Jefferson and St. Lawrence County for career fairs and other community events within the scope of position
- Work environment: requires working both inside and outside as part of Public Transit driving and transporting the people we support
