L.E.T.S Bus Driver- 29 hrs. Week

Livingston County•Howell, MI

21h

About The Position

Livingston County is hiring L.E.T.S Bus Drivers to transport passengers to various destinations. Drivers assist a diverse range of passengers, from school-age children to older adults, including passengers with special needs who may need additional assistance. Some trips involve travel outside the county or door-to-door service. This is a part-time, non-union position scheduled for 29 hours per week, although weekly hours may vary from 0 to 40 depending on availability and scheduling. Weekend or evening shifts may be required. Two positions are available. The starting pay is $21.17 per hour, with step increases available under the Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. The current top rate is $26.80 per hour. Benefits include the MERS Retirement Plan and a 401a with employer match, an optional voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan, paid vacation, sick days and 13 holidays, rollover of unused vacation and sick time, wellness reimbursement and an annual physical and health assessment incentive, and an employee assistance program. Benefits are prorated based on date of hire. Applicants must have a good driving record and a high school diploma or GED; the County may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. The employee must be able to obtain a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License—Class C with passenger endorsement, pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen before employment, obtain an MDOT Medical Examiner’s certification within ten days of employment, and complete CPR training within six months. Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; the County may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
Good driving record.
Ability to attain a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License—Class C with passenger endorsement.
Pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen before employment.
Obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s certification within ten days of employment and complete CPR training within six months; certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices and of providing customer service and passenger assistance.
Knowledge of County roads, map reading, passenger service, assisting people with special needs, basic math, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and safe driving in all weather conditions.
Ability to assemble data and prepare accurate reports.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress and deadlines, and respond in emergency situations.
Skill in using office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and the ability to learn department-specific data-entry software.
Skill in using specialized vehicle transportation equipment, including chairlifts and passenger-securing equipment, and electronic equipment on County vehicles.

Responsibilities

Drive L.E.T.S. vehicles to transport passengers to various destinations, including trips outside the county and door-to-door service.
Provide customer assistance to passengers ranging from school-age children to older adults, including passengers with special needs or additional assistance requirements.
Maintain logs of trips and passenger counts.
Verify monies, proper fares, fuel, and mileage.
Operate the chairlift to help passengers board and ensure passengers are properly secured according to standards and guidelines.
Perform Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspections and required post-inspections; record deficiencies and report maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
Fuel and clean the vehicle during the day or at the end of a shift or day.
Record and report incidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the appropriate personnel before the end of the shift.
Perform other duties as directed.