Bus Driver (Senior Center)

Hudson Council On Aging; Center (IN); On-site; USD 35,698 - 46,976; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Council On Aging in Indiana is seeking a Bus Driver for the Senior Center. The role operates multi-passenger vehicles, transporting seniors to and from programs, medical appointments, and community events.

Responsibilities include daily bus inspections, assisting passengers with boarding and errands, and reporting any health or safety concerns to the Director. The position emphasizes safety and courteous service to older adults.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; experience in driving and working with the elderly; or any equivalent combination/certification and experience.
• One and a half to three year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transports senior center clients to and from the Center, hospitals, doctor’s appointments, clinics, stores and other activities.
• Performs daily checks on buses to insure cleanliness and mechanical efficiency per the driver daily check sheet.
• Assists senior citizens with boarding and errands such as carrying groceries.
• Reports injuries or possible health issues or abuse to the Center Director.
• Operates vehicle with safety and adherence to rules to ensure public safety.

Skills

Bus operation

Safety rules

Communication

Mechanical understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Driver license

Job description

Bus Driver (Senior Center)

Definition: Operator of multi passenger vehicles driving senior center citizens to and from various Council on Aging program; other duties as needed.

Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Director of the Hudson Senior Center for the Council on Aging.

Essential Functions & Examples of Work:

• Performs duties requiring good judgment in ensuring the safety of transporting elderly people to various destinations, and being alert to emergency situations.
• Errors could be dangerous to public safety and could have legal repercussions.
• Makes frequent contact with the general public.
• Has very limited access to confidential information.
• Duties require some physical effort in assisting elderly people in and out of bus and in maintaining the bus.
• Transports senior citizens to and from Senior Center, hospitals, doctor’s appointments, blood pressure clinics, stores and other special recreational trips.
• Makes daily checks on buses to insure cleanliness and mechanical efficiency in accordance with established Council on Aging driver daily check sheet.
• Assists senior citizens with various errands such as carrying groceries, etc.
• Reports injuries or possible failing health or abuse to Council on Aging Director.

Education And Experience

• High school graduation or equivalent; experience in driving and working with the elderly; or any equivalent combination/certification and experience. Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver license.
• One and a half to three year experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skill in handling controls for starting, stopping, backing up and driving the bus; knowledge of safety rules and regulations for driving a bus; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in communication; overall mechanical understanding of bus.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. The Town of Hudson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Town of Hudson encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Job Details

Job ID COA Category Employment Opportunities Status Open Clerical Union Salary $35,698 - $46,976 Posted April 23, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled

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