Bus Driver

City of Arlington; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking a dedicated individual to drive and operate city vehicles, ensuring safe transportation for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include driving a mini-bus, assisting passengers, and maintaining schedules using advanced technology. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to service.

Qualifications

• Six months of related experience required.
• Ability to obtain Texas CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Drive mini-bus safely using Intelligent Transportation System.
• Assist passengers and complete reports via Mobile Data Terminals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Arithmetic

Map Reading

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Two-way Radio

Job description

Under general direction, drives and operates city vehicles in transporting senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Drive a mini-bus safely and efficiently using an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to maintain an effective schedule of delivery.
2. Provide assistance to passengers.
3. Complete reports via Mobile Data Terminals (MDT).

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Clean the vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Knowledge of streets and public facilities in the city.
• Knowledge of basic two-way radio communication; speak clearly.
• Skill to operate a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT).
• Skill in making simple arithmetic calculations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps and Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Skill in responding to and applying established procedures for emergency situations.
• Skill in operating a two-way radio.
• Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
• Ability to be empathetic and aware of problems and needs regarding the elderly and citizens with disabilities.
• Ability to maneuver a special transit vehicle safely through traffic.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and discern fine sounds.
• Ability to perform physical skills including driving, seeing, carrying, pushing, and writing.
• Ability to lift or exert forces up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate special transit vehicles.

Qualifying Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related experience.
• Ability to obtain Texas CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement within six months.

Pre-employment Screening :

• Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle, Physical, and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).
• Drug and Alcohol testing.

This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing. Employment will be contingent upon the results of these tests. Employees in safety-sensitive positions may be selected for random testing under a scheduled program.