Bus Driver (Part-time)

City of Azusa; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public service organization is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation for passengers. In this role, you will be responsible for driving a van or bus, assisting passengers, and maintaining vehicle records. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in your community by providing essential transport services. If you are passionate about helping others and have a knack for safe driving, this could be the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with 2 years of experience in para-transit service.
• Possession of a Class B California driver's license with Passenger endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a bus to transport passengers on assigned routes.
• Performs routine maintenance and prepares daily reports of passenger loads.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Knowledge of traffic laws

Ability to assist disabled passengers

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in para-transit service

Tools

Two-way mobile bus radio

Vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

The Community Resources Department is currently seekingone(1) Part-Time Bus Drivers!

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DMV H-6 PRINTOUT AT TIME OF APPLICATION OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

SALARY INFORMATION

$24.55 - $29.84Hourly

DEADLINE TO APPLY:Online applications will be accepted beginning Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 15, 2025. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice after being open for a minimum of five (5) business days or on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under limited supervision, safely and efficiently drives a van or bus to transport passengers; performs routine maintenance on vehicles operated; performs related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Responsible for transporting passengers relating to the City's Gold Line shuttle and demand response transportation programs. Day-to-day operations to various locations including medical offices, shopping, recreational activities, etc.; plans the best route to follow based on starting points and destination of riders and appointment times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drives bus over an assigned route in accordance with a time schedule.

Assists the disabled or senior citizens including those on wheelchairs, to board and exit from the vehicle and from the vehicle to their destination; safely secures wheelchairs in van/bus; assists passengers in carrying packages.

Prepares daily reports of passenger loads and accidents.

Completes pre-trip check of mechanical condition including: gas, oil, tires, belts; fuels vehicles; cleans the inside and outside of assigned vehicle; maintains records of vehicle maintenance.

Operates two-way mobile bus radio in accordance with established operating rules and procedures.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in para-transit service.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Class B California driver's license with Passenger endorsements. Must not have any restrictions on the weight of vehicle permitted to drive or the number of passengers permitted to carry.

• Must maintain a Class B California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Possession of a valid medical certificate.

• Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of appointment valid First Aid and CPR certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of state and local traffic laws, and speed limits

• Safe driving practices and features of the bus, provisions of the California Motor Vehicle code.

Ability

• Skill in the operation of a passenger van or bus in all types of weather and road conditions.

• Read and interpret street maps

• Make decisions and act quickly in potentially hazardous situations

• Maintain accurate records.

• Assist the elderly or disabled in getting in and out of vehicles

• Safely secure wheelchairs by utilizing proper tie-down methods.

• Administer CPR and first aid

• Follow oral and written directions.

• Communicate concisely and effectively over a two-way radio

• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Check oil, gas, brakes.

• Clean the inside and outside of vehicles.

• Learn the basic operating mechanics of the vehicle in order to detect mechanical problems.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Special Requirements

• THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.

• Open Availability to work alternate shifts, including weekends.

Physical Conditions

Position requires sitting for long periods of time.

Occasional standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in performance of daily duties.

The position requires both near and far vision when driving and operating assigned equipment and acute hearing is required when providing face-to-face service.

The need to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

Additionally, the incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency call-outs. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
All applicants are required to submit a complete City application atwww.azusaca.gov/jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process (Oral Interview): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rule 5.5.1, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!