Community Shuttle Bus Driver

PARKWAY MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT PINELLAS LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

On Top of the World, Clearwater! is seeking a part-time Shuttle Bus Driver to safely operate the resident shuttle, coordinate reservations, and maintain the vehicle.

The role involves daily interaction with residents, scheduling, and keeping the shuttle clean and in good working order. The job requires a High School diploma or GED, at least 2 years of prior shuttle driving experience, and a valid CDL with Passenger endorsement?

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have CDL with Passenger endorsement? Not stated for this role—ignore.
• Proven safe driving record and familiarity with MS Office Suite desired.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Operate shuttle bus safely and legally.
• Manage reservations by phone and schedule line.
• Update Excel spreadsheets for reservations and cancellations.
• Inspect vehicle and document findings before trips.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shuttle bus weekly and as needed.
• Communicate with residents to confirm reservations and cancellations.
• Adhere to routes, schedules, and time constraints.
• Report incidents or maintenance needs to supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: CW - Clearwater, FL 33763Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: Facilities

Are you looking for a fun team oriented culture focused on quality and purpose? Are you interested in making a difference? If so, come join On Top of the World, Clearwater!

Job Summary/Overview

The Shuttle Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the SCA shuttle bus. This position has daily interaction with the resident passengers and must always communicate in a courteous and professional matter. The Shuttle Bus Driver is responsible for the cleanliness and routine maintenance of the shuttle bus. This position will also be responsible for scheduling and communicating reservations with resident passengers.

Schedule

• Part-time: 20-25 hours/weekly
• Weekdays and occasional weekends as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements detail the primary functions of this position and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance workload.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Always operate the shuttle bus in a safe and legal manner.
• Retrieve messages from the bus schedule line each morning and afternoon.
• Update the appropriate Excel spreadsheet with the reservation request making certain to monitor passenger capacity limit.
• Update the appropriate Excel spreadsheet with any cancellations, track repeat cancellations from the same resident and discuss with manager if a pattern is noted.
• Phone each resident who requested a reservation or a cancellation to confirm such.
• Inspect the shuttle bus prior to the start of each trip and record findings on the proper form.
• Complete route in a safe and efficient matter as dictated by the passenger list.
• Adhere to established routes and shopping times.
• Suggest ideas for schedule modifications/additions with manager.
• Wash Shuttle Bus on OTOW property as needed, but no less than once per week.
• Sweep and wet mop floors and vacuum upholstery as needed, but not less than once per week.
• Clean mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed, but not less than once per week.
• Always maintain cleanliness of the shuttle bus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working conditions

The working conditions described are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication. Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 40 lbs. Regularly use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell; will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk. Vision requirements are close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or a combination of education and work experience.
• Must have two (2) years prior experience driving a commercial shuttle bus.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The ability to effectively deal with a variety of people with empathy.
• Effective conflict de-escalation and resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: This position reports directly to the Administrative Services Supervisor and will have close working relationships with the Activities and Events team, SCA facility team, Parkway co-workers, and other department members.

Certifications, Licenses and Special Requirements

• A valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P" endorsement with an insurable driving record.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.