Bus Driver - PT

La Plata County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

La Plata County seeks a part-time Transit Driver for the Durango Senior Services program. You will operate buses and ADA‑accessible vehicles on scheduled routes, assist seniors with door-to-door transportation, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, a valid CDL, CPR and AED certifications, and a commitment to excellent customer service. This is a temporary, variable-hour role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with CDL; CPR and AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses, vans and other County vehicles to transport passengers including ADA riders.
• Follow designated routes and schedules with defensive driving.
• Maintain records of money collected, passenger counts, fuel and mileage.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and safety; perform pre-trip and post-trip checks.
• Assist seniors with door-to-door transport and mobility devices as needed.
• Provide high level of customer service and adhere to policy/procedures.

Skills

Defensive driving

Public safety

Customer service

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Equal Employment Opportunity

La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to [e-mail].

In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to [e-mail].

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Summary

Operates various vehicles and transports senior passengers throughout La Plata County including ADA passengers; performs a variety of tasks related to vehicle operations and transportation to ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulations; provides a high level of customer service and public relations activities related to providing services to seniors.

This is a part time, variable hour position.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates, buses, vans and other County vehicles to transport passengers, including ADA passengers according to federal regulations.
• Operates vehicles on a designated route according to established time schedule using defensive driving techniques.
• Maintains records on money collected and ticket counts; records information on the number and type of passengers, fuel, mileage, and related information.
• Ensures cleanliness and safety of bus throughout shift, and washes transit fleet as needed.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip, safety and maintenance checks on vehicles; identifies defects and document on appropriate form.
• Assist Passengers Door- to-Door Transport seniors as directed; ie: from home to meal sites, medical appointments, shopping, post office and recreation activities. Transports and delivers meals to home-bound seniors.
• Assists passengers requiring special assistance, including operating wheel chair lifts, walkers and restraints (for individuals weighing 100-250 lbs).
• Performs a variety of tasks as assigned by Lead Driver and Senior Center Director.
• Provides a high level of customer service and public relations at all times.
• Ensures compliance of the Durango La Plata Senior Services Policy and Procedures for Transportation services.
• Participates in and utilizes knowledge and skills learned in on-going training.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Material And Equipment Used

• General Office Equipment, computers, wheelchairs, vehicles including buses and ADA lifts

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED; and, One year of related experience; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses And Certifications

• Valid Driver's License (CDL required)
• CPR Certification
• Defibrillator AED Certification

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Operational characteristics of vehicles.
• Basic record keeping principles and practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Standard vehicle safety procedures.
• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skill In

• Operating a large vehicle in varied weather and road conditions
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Working effectively with the public.
• Performing appropriate preventative maintenance checks on vehicles.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Using mathematics
• Basic Computer Skills

Ability To

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, maps, and so forth.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement

La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.

La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.

Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:

Director of Human Resources

1101 E 2nd Avenue

Durango, CO 81301

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

This is a temporary position only.