BUS DRIVER

CITY OF PEEKSKILL•City of Peekskill, NY

9d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Drives a bus or van on assigned route and special assignments for the City of Peekskill. This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the public who are passengers. Does related duties as required.

Requirements

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations
Ability to operate a bus/van under difficult driving and road conditions
Ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions
Ability to get along well with the public
Mechanical aptitude
Mental alertness
Dependability
Tact
Courtesy
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
License appropriate to the vehicle to be operated at time of appointment
Drivers must be at least 21 years of age
Candidates must satisfy the requirements for Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

Responsibilities

Operates a bus or van on a regular schedule or on special occasions
Checks the operating condition of the bus/van before starting on a trip; Reports any operational defect to immediate superior
Transports various community groups (i.e., children, youths, elderly) to and from various locations in connection with a City of Peekskill operated program such as a community center, nutrition program, recreational facility, etc.
Assists elderly passengers in boarding vehicle
Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat
May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle
May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle
Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents
Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points
May perform daily errands in connection with facility, programs
May perform general maintenance around facility
May be required to assist in the scheduling and routing of vehicles and drivers