Bus Driver (Substitute)

County of Kauai; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

The County of Kauai is seeking a Bus Driver (Substitute) to operate and maintain a bus for designated routes. This position involves a combination of driving and maintenance responsibilities, ensuring safe and efficient transport for passengers.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. The role requires shift work and operates seven days a week.

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Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in operation and maintenance of passenger-carrying vehicles.
• Possession of a valid CDL with endorsements.
• Valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Medical Examiner Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus to transport passengers over specified routes.
• Collect tickets or cash fares.
• Perform daily checks of the bus.

Skills

Bus operation

Traffic regulation compliance

Record keeping

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Job Posting End Date: Continuous

Job Title: Bus Driver (Substitute)

Location: Transportation Agency

Salary: 30.32 USD hourly

Employment Type: Non‑Civil Service

Job Summary

As a substitute/on‑call, operates and maintains a bus transporting passengers along designated routes as a substantially full‑time work assignment and performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties

• Drive a bus to transport passengers over specified routes according to time schedules.
• Collect tickets or cash fares.
• Comply with local traffic regulations.
• Clean the bus and maintain it supplied with fuel, oil, water, and air.
• Maintain daily records of all trips.
• Perform daily checks of the bus (tires, brakes, horn, wipers, lights, turn signals).
• Report all mechanical problems that may require repair work.
• Make minor and emergency repairs to the bus as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Two (2) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of passenger‑carrying motor vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred combination of education and experience as above.

License Requirements

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements as applicable, a valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Medical Examiner Certificate, and any other appropriate licenses or certificates.

Work Shift / Schedule

7 days/week operation; shift work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters368 and378. Except for bona‑fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non‑discrimination.