Bus Driver

Otsego County•1254 Energy Drive Gaylord, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, this position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer-friendly transportation to the public in the county. Performs ancillary tasks related to record keeping, fueling, vehicle cleaning, and safety. The role involves driving a vehicle to transport passengers to various destinations, providing customer assistance to a diverse range of passengers, including those with special needs, and running routes as dispatched. Compliance with safety requirements, laws, and regulations is essential. The driver will also perform pre- and post-vehicle inspections, daily maintenance, maintain logs, verify fares and mileage, fuel and clean the vehicle, and report any incidents or concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a bus driver in public transportation.
Michigan Commercial Driver’s License - Class C with passenger endorsement.
Pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to employment.
Obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s certification within ten days of employment.
Obtain CPR training within six months of employment.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service.
Considerable knowledge of county roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people including providing service to passengers with special needs and assistance, performing basic arithmetic, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.
Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, bus patrons and the public.
Ability to learn new technology applicable to the position.
Skill in the use of specialized vehicle transportation equipment such as chair lifts and securing passengers prior to transport.

Nice To Haves

The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

Responsibilities

Drives vehicle to transport passengers to various destinations.
Provides customer assistance to a variety of passengers ranging from school age to the elderly, including those with special needs or requiring additional assistance.
Runs routes as written or verbally dispatched.
Complies with all applicable safety requirements, laws, and regulations.
Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post-inspection of vehicle, records any deficiencies and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.
Performs daily maintenance of bus (fueling, adding fluids, etc.).
Maintains a log of trips and number of passengers.
Verifies monies, proper fares, fuel, and mileage.
Fuels and cleans vehicle throughout the day or at end of shift or day.
Records and reports any incidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to proper personnel before end of shift.
Notifies bus system management of any safety or maintenance concerns.
Communicates positively with bus patrons.
Supports Bus Aide with appropriate, positive guidance with children.
Attends training and staff meetings as required.
Performs other duties as directed.