Part-Time Bus Driver

City of Oak Park•Oak Park, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive a 13-passenger SMART bus for providing transportation for seniors and residents with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery shopping, department stores, and errands. In addition to recreation classes and events at the Oak Park Community Center and Event Hub. Transportation is provided for senior trips, day camps, casino/dining outings and city hall needs in the tri-county area. Operates a bus or van to pick up and take senior residents and those with disabilities for citizens for their medical appointments, grocery runs, errands, and field trips, etc., throughout Oak Park and the surrounding areas; follows the schedule and other instructions as provided by the designated Recreation staff. Assist riders on and off the bus, transport packages, collect fares etc. Gas the vehicle when needed, perform daily pre-trip checks, post trip checks on bus, cleans and sanitize inside of the bus, washes outside of bus when needed, and reports repair needs to the Recreation office. Drop off vehicles for maintenance at the SMART bus garage in Troy. Follow all SMART and Department safety protocols and documentation of procedures. Maintains accurate vehicle records including odometer readings and fuel consumption. Availability to work holidays if needed, i.e. Fourth of July Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Familiarity with streets and locations in the City of Oak Park and surrounding areas.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public, especially the senior population, and other employees.
Ability to control and provide services to people of all ages, young people, through senior citizens.
Ability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
Ability to safely work a chair lift.
Physically able to perform work duties, including the ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
Professional appearance.
High School Diploma, or completion of General Educational Development (GED).
At least 21 years old.
Experience operating a bus or other heavy equipment.
Possess a valid Michigan Chauffeur's license.

Responsibilities

Drive a 13-passenger SMART bus for providing transportation for seniors and residents with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery shopping, department stores, and errands.
Provide transportation for recreation classes and events at the Oak Park Community Center and Event Hub.
Transport seniors on trips, day camps, casino/dining outings, and for city hall needs in the tri-county area.
Assist riders on and off the bus.
Transport packages.
Collect fares.
Gas the vehicle when needed.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip checks on the bus.
Clean and sanitize the inside of the bus.
Wash the outside of the bus when needed.
Report repair needs to the Recreation office.
Drop off vehicles for maintenance at the SMART bus garage in Troy.
Follow all SMART and Department safety protocols and documentation of procedures.
Maintain accurate vehicle records including odometer readings and fuel consumption.
Be available to work holidays if needed, e.g., Fourth of July.
Perform other duties as assigned.