Bus Driver - Part-Time (UNION AFSCME)

City of Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Evanston is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to transport participants of city programs. You will operate a bus/van on designated routes, maintain logs, and ensure passenger safety and comfort throughout trips.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, fueling, minor cleaning, assisting with loading/unloading, and coordinating with program staff to secure seatbelts before departure. A Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Requires one (1) or more years of professional driving experience.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; establish and maintain working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bus or van to transport participants on designated routes.
• Follow traffic laws and ensure passenger safety; adhere to speed limits and road signs.
• Accurately complete vehicle logs for each trip and submit logs as required.
• Perform minor cleaning of the vehicle and keep it in a ready state for the next trip.
• Park, secure, and lock the vehicle after trips; conduct pre/post trip safety checks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer relations

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

$25.39 - $32.52 / Hour

Work Hours (Schedule) - Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m for school routes. There are consistent opportunities for morning, evening, and weekend routes with other divisions and departments, which can total up to 25 hours. During the summer, hours will increase to approximately 2530 hours per week.

Nature Of Work

Drives a bus or van to transport participants of City of Evanston sponsored programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

• Drive the bus or van to safely transport participants on designated routes as specified by the bus coordinator and/or center manager.
• Follow all traffic laws and regulations, ensuring the safety of all passengers and adhering to speed limits and road signs.
• Accurately complete the vehicle log for each trip, documenting incidents, mileage, and safety checks, and submitting logs as required.
• Perform minor cleaning of the vehicle, including sweeping and tidying up after each trip, to keep the vehicle clean and ready for the next group of passengers.
• Park the bus or van in a designated location at the end of each trip, ensuring it is properly secured and locked.
• Conduct interior and exterior safety checks of the vehicle before and after each trip
• Check the fuel and fluids before departure to ensure the vehicle is fully prepared for the trip.
• Refuel the vehicle when necessary and report any issues with fuel levels or the vehicle's performance.
• Perform annual safety lane inspections and ensure the vehicle is washed and properly maintained according to guidelines.
• Report any damage to the vehicle to the bus coordinator and/or center manager
• Fill out and submit repair orders to the Fleet Services office for any maintenance needs or mechanical issues.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment inside the vehicle, assisting in monitoring passenger behavior and ensuring their safety during the trip.
• Help with the safe loading and unloading of passengers as needed, ensuring all passengers are safely onboard and ready to depart.
• Work with program staff to ensure that all passengers have their seatbelts securely fastened before departure.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements Of Work

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must possess One (1) or more years of professional driving experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in the following areas:
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public, as well as the ability to greet the public in a courteous manner.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of assigned equipment; the operating hazards and safety precautions of assigned equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other employees, and the public.

Physical Requirements Of Work

Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures and humidity; the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds without mechanical assistance; to sit for long periods of time, bend, and work outdoors with limited lighting; to work with chemicals, vehicles or equipment fumes and gasses.

Supervision

Work is performed under the general direction/supervision of the Community and Arts Division Manager in cooperation with the Bus Coordinator. Assignments may vary from season to season and day to day. Assignments can be either verbal or written, with the employee determining proper procedure and work methods and is responsible for completing the work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings and feedback from supervisors and other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard.

Public Contact

The employee has regular contact with the general public when working his/her normal shift. They may be asked to field questions and respond to concerns. The employee has contact with other City employees to relay factual and specific information regarding work assignments.

SELECTION METHOD

TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

Structured Oral Interview Category Group Two (2) Years

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).