CDL Bus Driver - Active Adults Program
About The Position
The Active Adult Program is seeking a CDL Bus Driver to support our program. This part-time, year-round position involves driving buses of various sizes to transport participants on day trips and Golden Years Club outings. The program serves adults ages 50 and older, with trips scheduled Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. The CDL Bus Driver will safely transport participants to destinations within the City of Raleigh, neighboring towns, and locations up to 60 miles outside of Raleigh. Applicants should be customer service oriented and comfortable working with older adults. Drivers should be comfortable in navigating emergency situations independently following the policies and procedures of the City of Raleigh. Drivers must be able to assist with loading/unloading participants, operating the wheelchair lift as needed, securing wheelchairs on vehicle, planning of the trip route, performing all pre-trip and post-trip inspections and required documentation. Applicants must have a valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement, airbrake endorsement, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a background check and controlled substance test. Typical work hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend assignments as needed. Bus Drivers have flexibility in managing their schedules and generally work an average of 15 hours per pay period. This position is limited to no more than 37 hours per week and a maximum of 999 hours per calendar year. ADA and Other Requirements: Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, and seeing. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, to move objects. Visual Acuity: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions, as activities occur both inside and outside. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Requirements
- Customer service oriented
- Comfortable working with older adults
- Comfortable in navigating emergency situations independently following the policies and procedures of the City of Raleigh
- Valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement, airbrake endorsement
- Clean driving record
- Able to pass a background check and controlled substance test
Responsibilities
- Safely transport participants to destinations within the City of Raleigh, neighboring towns, and locations up to 60 miles outside of Raleigh.
- Assist with loading/unloading participants
- Operate the wheelchair lift as needed
- Secure wheelchairs on vehicle
- Plan the trip route
- Perform all pre-trip and post-trip inspections and required documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
