BACK UP MINIBUS DRIVER

City of Bellevue Nebraska • Bellevue, NE

7d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mini Bus Driver operates a minibus on a backup basis to transport elderly and/or physically, mentally, or intellectually disabled individuals to and from designated locations. The role is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing under Federal Transit Administration and Department of Transportation regulations. The position is backup, up to 25 hours per week, with an hourly range of $15.78–$22.06. The successful candidate must complete a background check, physical capacity test, and drug screening before placement. This position is subject to a veterans’ preference.

Requirements

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Successfully complete a background check, physical capacity test, and drug screening before placement.
• Operate a minibus safely and efficiently using defensive driving techniques in varied weather conditions.
• Follow designated pickup and drop-off schedules safely and punctually.
• Know street locations in Bellevue, Omaha, and Papillion, including alternate routes for construction or emergencies.
• Treat elderly and disabled clients patiently, tactfully, and courteously.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Apply basic vehicle maintenance techniques.
• Physically assist clients on and off the minibus, load and unload wheelchair passengers, and safely secure wheelchairs.
• Meet physical demands that include entering and exiting a minibus, repetitive hand, wrist, shoulder, arm, and leg movements, and exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Have vision correctable to normal ranges, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; communicate by talking and hearing within normal ranges.

Responsibilities

• Operate a minibus according to an assigned schedule, picking up clients on time and delivering them safely to their destinations; arrange return pickup times and locations with clients.
• Collect daily fares, record collected funds, and submit them to designated personnel daily.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the paratransit vehicle for mechanical and safety issues, including checking that the vehicle and onboard equipment are in proper operating condition.
• Maintain records such as client usage sheets and vehicle check-off lists, including mileage and tire pressure.
• Assist clients when boarding and exiting, operate the wheelchair lift and onboard restraints and securements, and ensure passengers are properly secured.
• Clean and maintain the minibus interior and exterior, including washing and checking oil; notify office personnel or fleet maintenance about needed repairs and maintenance.
• Assist passengers with carrying purchases or equipment according to department policy.
• Perform other duties as directed or as circumstances require.
• Attend the assigned work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed