Bus Driver

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence in Watertown, NY is seeking a full-time bus driver to transport passengers safely and in compliance with DMV, DOT, and agency policies.

Applicants must hold a clean CDL with endorsements and be willing to work weekends and evenings; duties include safety checks, daily reports, trainings, and ensuring passengers are seated and belted.

Qualifications

• CDL license with endorsements required.
• One year of driving experience preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required regulatory compliance tasks per 19-A regulations.
• Drive safely adhering to DMV and DOT regulations and agency rules.
• Attend bus driver meetings, trainings, and workshops as scheduled.
• Meet the Transportation Department needs during early closings, delays, or cancellations.
• Remove trash daily, clean the bus, and dispose of waste properly.
• Provide direct support to professionals to ensure passenger safety during transport.
• Perform a walk-through after passengers disembark to ensure nothing remains on board.
• Report incidents or concerns per agency policy and procedures.
• Maintain accurate reporting per department policy and complete daily vehicle and grant reports.
• Adhere to procedures in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook and ensure passengers are seated and belted.

Skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Education

CDL License with endorsements

Job description

Position Type & Expected Hours

Flexible to the needs of the program. Schedule that will include weekends, evenings and may include holidays. Full time = 32.5 to 40 hours (depending on route).

Qualifications

Possess a clean CDL License with endorsements to comply with Agency requirements; one-year experience preferred.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary / Objective

Responsible to comply with DMV Article 19-A, Federal Transit Authority, and Dept. of Transportation regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures. Responsible for the safe transport of all passengers, as well as maintaining reporting documentation.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsible to maintain current CDL License with appropriate endorsements to comply with DMV/DOT Law.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to complete as scheduled, all requirements for compliance to 19-A regulations.
• Responsible to practice safe driving techniques adhering to all driving rules and regulations as set forth under DMV and DOT regulations.
• Responsible to attend bus driver meetings, agency trainings, and/or workshops as scheduled.
• Responsible to meet the needs of the Transportation Department in the event of an early closing, delayed openings or cancellations.
• Responsible to remove trash from vehicle on a daily basis and dispose of trash in garage receptacle, as well as clean the bus.
• Responsible for providing direct support professionals with direction to ensure passengers are safely transported.
• Responsible to perform a "walk through" on vehicle immediately after all passengers disembark to establish neither passengers nor personal belongings remain on vehicle.
• Responsible to report any incidents or concerns which occur during transport according to agency policy and procedures.
• Responsible to maintain accurate reporting per department policy.
• Responsible to complete daily vehicle reports and grant reports on a daily basis using assigned equipment.
• Responsible to adhere to all procedures as stated in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook.
• Responsible to determine that all passengers are seated and wearing seat belts prior to transporting.

Competencies

• Excellent Time Management Skills.
• Personable and Respectful
• Ability to Lead and Direct.
• Calm Under Pressure.
• Ability to Use Computers and Tablets.

Supervisory Responsibility

Other than oversight of passengers who are being transported, there are no direct supervisory responsibilities with this position.

Travel

Travel within Jefferson and St. Lawrence County for career fairs and other community events within the scope of position.

Work Environment

This position requires working both inside and outside as part of Public Transit driving and transporting the people we support.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Statement of Approval

I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.