BUS OPERATOR I P/T

City of Miramar; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miramar is seeking a full-time bus driver to transport residents to program activities and events. You will operate a handicapped-accessible bus, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintain logs and required documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid state Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, and First Aid/CPR certifications. A background screening is conducted, and bilingual skills are preferred. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid state Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Background screening completed.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates bus to transport residents to and from program activities.
• Transports participants, officials, residents and guests to events.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicles.
• Maintains logs, checklists, and documentation.
• Performs general office tasks when needed (phone, radio, etc.).
• Assists in program activities as required.
• Interacts with supervisor, other staff, and the public.
• Maintains vehicle fueling and cleaning; reports problems.
• May work varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Will perform duties in disaster situations as needed.

Skills

CDL driving

Passenger transport

Customer service

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties, just as though they were written out in this job description. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives and operates bus to transport residents to and from program activities. Drives handicapped-accessible bus for fixed and non-fixed passenger routes. Assists handicapped and senior passengers in embarking and disembarking vehicles. Makes deliveries and pick‑ups as required.
• Transports department program participants, City officials, residents and guests, etc. as required for various events.
• Per regulations performs daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on vehicles.
• Maintains various logs, checklists, and completes all required documentation.
• Performs general office work as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone and two‑way radio, etc. Operates general office equipment as necessary.
• Assists in program activities as required.
• Interacts and communicates with immediate supervisor, other departmental supervisors and employees, other City personnel, clients/passengers, and the general public.
• Maintains fueling and cleaning of transportation vehicles and reports problems to supervisor.
• Will be required to perform job responsibilities as assigned both pre and post disaster situations.
• Will be required to work varied shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general housekeeping and light maintenance work as required.
• Picks up and delivers supplies, packages and other items as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned as they relate to meeting departmental needs.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by 1 year of CDL passenger driving experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state class "B" CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications. Employee will be subjected to a background screening. Bilingual preferred.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of CDL passenger driving experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid state class "B" CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement
• Approved Florida Department of Transportation Medical Examination Report for Bus Transit System Driver
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Employee will be subjected to a level I and level II background screening, and random drug and alcohol testing.