Bus Driver - PT

La Plata County, CO; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

La Plata County is seeking a part-time Transportation Driver to operate buses and vans, including ADA lifts, for senior passengers in La Plata County, Durango, CO. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong public relations with clients.

Responsibilities include route operation, pre/post-trip checks, passenger recordkeeping, and door-to-door assistance. CDL, CPR, and AED certifications are required, with a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers including ADA passengers on designated routes.
• Maintain records on passengers, money collected, fuel, mileage and related information.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety and maintenance checks on vehicles.
• Assist seniors with door-to-door transport and meals delivery.
• Provide high level of customer service and public relations.
• Ensure compliance with La Plata County policies and procedures.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Recordkeeping

Communication

Public relations

Mathematics

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year related experience

Tools

CDL

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Job description

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 functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

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

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:

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]

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