Part-Time City Bus Driver with Wheelchair Access

City of Southfield Human Resources; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No benefits

Job summary

City of Southfield is seeking a part-time transportation aide for 19 hours per week to transport clients on a set schedule. The role requires a valid Chauffer’s License, ability to pass a DOT physical, and the driver to operate a bus with wheelchair lifts when power fails.

Daily duties include logging passenger counts and coordinating routes with supervisors. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR valid or obtained within three months, and pass

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Have a valid Chauffer’s License.
• Will be scheduled for and can pass a DOT physical.
• Must have a current C.P.R. card or obtain within three months of hire.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to secure wheelchair tie downs x4 per wheelchair.
• Must be able to manually operate a wheelchair lift when the power goes out in the bus.
• Must be able to pass a background driving check, criminal check and Drug Test.
• Will be put into the drug testing pool for random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to medical, grocery, shopping, hairdressers, etc., by set schedule.
• Gas vehicle daily; report vehicle repairs as needed; cleaning of bus as required.
• Keep track of passenger count, and demographics.
• Drive for other city and contracted scheduled routes.
• Drive for day camp trips; drive dining out and casino; drives for Parks and Recreation city hall.
• Take vehicles to the Round House in Southfield for needed repairs, and take vehicles up to SMART in Troy for needed repairs.
• Check email daily and communicate with supervisor via email.
• Do a daily check of the vehicle they must drive for outings.
• Make supervisor aware when a vehicle needs maintenance.
• Must be able to write out an incident report as needed.
• Must be flexible and able to multitask as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Southfield is seeking a part-time transportation aide for 19 hours per week to transport clients on a set schedule. The role requires a valid Chauffer’s License, ability to pass a DOT physical, and the driver to operate a bus with wheelchair lifts when power fails.

Daily duties include logging passenger counts and coordinating routes with supervisors. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR valid or obtained within three months, and pass