Part-Time Bus Driver

Archuleta County•Pagosa Springs, CO

9d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this position may be assigned to Bus Driver and/or Dispatcher duties. This role involves providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service while operating assigned vehicles safely and effectively on designated routes according to established time schedules. The driver must comply with all traffic laws and relevant policies and regulations. A key responsibility includes assisting passengers with disabilities, including the operation of wheelchair lifts and restraints, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The position also involves transporting passengers to their destinations, collecting fares, providing medical shuttle services, and transporting meals to various locations. Routine vehicle inspections, maintenance reporting, daily log preparation, and cleaning of the vehicle and bus stops are also essential functions. Drivers may be called upon for emergency transportation services and may be required to respond to medical situations, practice first aid or CPR, and support emergency relief efforts during community-wide emergencies or natural disasters. Other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Must complete and pass all pre-employment and on-going orientations, driving, and safety training as required.
One year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.
Possession of and ability to maintain a Colorado Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain advanced First Aid and CPR certifications.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Passenger Service and Safety Certification (P.A.S.S.) by date of hire.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to driving and transporting passengers.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives as related to vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and preventive maintenance requirements.
Knowledge of safe operation of vans, buses, and/or automobiles.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide professional customer service to clients and public.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions related to the safety of clients, public, equipment, and self.
Ability to complete and pass drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment, random testing throughout the term of employment, and post-accident testing as required by FTA or County policy.
Ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.
Ability to perform duties independently without close supervision.
Ability to positively promote any and all department programs to the local community in the course of performing routine duties of the job.
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information related to clients homes, medical status, etc.
Ability to accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner and meet established safety performance standards and objectives.

Responsibilities

Provides friendly and knowledgeable customer service
Drives assigned vehicle(s) in a safe and effective manner on designated routes according to established time schedules and/or daily scheduled tasks.
Operates vehicles in compliance with local and state traffic laws and County and Federal Transit Authority (FTA) policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assists disabled passengers as require by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including safe operation of wheelchair lifts and restraints.
Provides customer assistance in providing transportation and responding to inquiries.
Transports passengers to their scheduled destinations.
Collects fares or donations and tallies passenger counts.
Provides medical shuttle service as scheduled and assists passengers requiring special assistance including operating wheelchair lifts and restraints.
Transports meals to the detention facility, preschool, and homebound seniors programs and/or homes.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety and maintenance inspections on vehicle. Identifies defects and notes inconsistencies with the vehicle's proper performance.
Reports all maintenance or repair needs to the Director.
Prepares daily log/activity reports and related documentation as required.
Cleans assigned vans and buses inside and outside including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, wiping down seats, cleaning windows, washing the vehicle's exterior, and performing minor maintenance.
Performs routine maintenance of bus stops as needed such as shoveling snow, emptying trash, sweeping walkways, and removing debris.
On occasion drivers may be called upon to provide transportation services in cases of extreme emergency. This may include evacuation of persons or transporting personnel to or from affected sites.
Responds to medical situations and practices first aid or CPR as needed.
Identifies needs of passengers and makes recommendations to improve efficiency of operations relative to assigned area of responsibility.
In the event of a community-wide emergency or natural disaster may be called upon to drive a bus or other vehicle for the purpose of supporting emergency or natural disaster relief efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned and required.