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Substitute Bus Driver at City of Loveland in Loveland, Colorado

Posted in Transportation 30+ days ago.

Type: Part-Time





Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Transports City of Loveland residents, which includes seniors, persons with disabilities, general public, and students in a skillful, caring, responsible and safe manner.  This position reports to the Transit Manager.


If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide at time of interview, the following documents:



  • Completed DOT Driver Application and associated release documents

  • If you possess current Medical Examiners Certificate (copy taken upon arrival)

  • Current Commercial Driver’s License or learner's permit (copy taken upon arrival)

  • A copy of your MVR dated within 30 days of interview date, issued by the state in which you are license if you have one.

The salary range for this position is $17.46-$25.34 per hour with a hiring range of $17.46-$21.39, depending on qualifications and experience. Closing 2/1/21 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.


 


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:



  • Provides superior customer service to a diverse population of clients

  • Safely transports passengers in transit vehicles.

  • Assures all passengers are treated in a respectful, friendly manner, while encouraging a safe environment.

  • Performs daily pre-trip maintenance vehicle inspections and records the results on a DBR. (Daily Bus Report) and communicates any vehicle deficiency to the dispatcher.

 


 OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
May be assigned to bus cleaning rotation which consists of moving buses into the shop facility, loose item collection, exterior window cleaning (time permitting), exterior mirror cleaning and running the bus through the bus wash (weather permitting).


 


SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None



JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


Knowledge, skills and abilities:



  • Superior customer service skills

  • Ability to make sound judgments and exhibit patience and empathy when dealing with stressful situations

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a positive, friendly and professional manner with passengers, staff and the general public

  • Ability to safely operate all COLT transit vehicles, operate controls, pedals, levers and switches found on transit vehicles, read gauge and assess the safe operational condition of vehicles

  • Ability to assist passengers in getting on and off transit vehicles.

  • Ability to safely operate a wheelchair lift

  • Ability to perform light record-keeping

 


Education and/or experience:
Previous experience related to transporting passengers and/or working with the disabled is highly desirable.


 


Licensure and/or certifications:
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license with P2 passenger with air brake endorsement preferred.  Current certification in CPR and First Aid highly desired. 


Must be able to obtain a class B CDL with a P2 passenger endorsement within 2 months of hire. COLT will provide necessary training to obtain class B Commercial Driver’s license with passenger endorsement. Candidate must have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL learner’s permit prior to their start date. Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire date.


 


Material and equipment directly used:
Transit vehicles; various wheelchair devices; two-way radio; maps



Working conditions and physical requirements:
Performs duties primarily inside the vehicles and could remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.  Requires stopping of vehicles frequently, often in heavy traffic. Often required to assist handicapped passengers to enter and depart vehicles by using a lift or ramp systems.  Must possess the physical strength and stamina to push, pull and assist non ambulatory passengers on and off vehicles.  Vision to perform functions such as operate buses on streets/roads while complying with all traffic regulations and laws.  Hearing and speech to communicate positively with passengers, dispatcher, and office staff.  Able to effectively respond to dispatched information over a two-way radio.  Manual dexterity to coordinate the limbs simultaneously to operate controls, pedals, levers and switches on all City of Loveland transit vehicles.  Ability to pull, push, stoop, kneel, reach, and position passengers in wheelchairs that may weigh as much as 300 pounds and work up to 10 hours consecutively with limited breaks.


 


This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.


*Considered essential personnel required to report for duty as directed in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.)


A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and previous employer safety performance request

Experience

Preferred
  • Previous experience related to transporting passengers and/or working with the disabled.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • CDL Permit

  • FirstAid

  • CPR

Preferred
  • CDL B

See job description





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