Bus Driver PT

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a part-time Bus Driver for Parks to transport seniors to events in the Senior Adult Travel Program. You will operate a 26-passenger bus, follow maps, assist riders, and ensure safe, timely trips.

Responsibilities include completing travel reports, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class B driver's license are required, with background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of streets and public facilities in the city and surrounding metro areas.
• Ability to interpret maps and roadway signs.
• Ability to respond to emergencies using established procedures.
• Able to perform basic vehicle checks before operation.
• Strong communication with riders and staff.
• Commitment to providing quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 26-passenger bus safely through various traffic and road conditions.
• Follow maps, signage, and instructions to ensure a safe travel experience.
• Assist passengers with boarding and information needs.
• Complete reports on destinations, mileage, passenger counts, and vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain service level and communicate with passengers and staff.
• Chaperone and assist customers during trips.

Skills

Math skills

Map reading

Emergency procedures

Vehicle inspection

Communication

Customer service

Safety driving

Passenger comfort

Empathy for seniors

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DEPARTMENT Parks Recreation & Culture SALARY $17.09 - $21.36

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, the part-time Bus Driver for Parks is responsible for transporting passengers for the Senior Adult Travel Program. Incumbents must transport passengers to and from events in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drive a 26-passenger bus in a safe and efficient manner through various traffic and road conditions.
• Ability to comprehend and follow road maps, signage, and written and verbal instructions to ensure an effective travel experience for customers.
• Aid passengers relative to boarding and various information needs.
• Complete various reports concerning travel destinations, travel mileage, passenger counts, vehicle condition, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain an effective level of service and communication with passengers and program support staff to ensure quality customer service.
• Assist customers and chaperone as needed during trips.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Fuel a vehicle at commercial and City-owned fueling sites.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of streets and public facilities in the city and surrounding metro areas.
• Skill in making simple math calculations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps, directional signage, and other roadway signs.
• Skill in responding to emergency situations by applying established procedures.
• Skill in recognizing proper vehicle condition before operating.
• Skill in communicating with other City employees and the public by oral and written means, including use of a cellular telephone.
• Ability to be empathetic and cognizant of problems senior adults may experience as part of a travel program.
• Ability to maneuver a large transit vehicle safely through traffic.
• Ability to receive and effectively process detailed information through written and oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to driving, seeing, carrying, pushing, and writing.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a passenger bus with up to 26 riders.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain a good driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator’s License, Class B.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

• Criminal background check
• Physical/Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
• Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
• Drug and alcohol tests

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].