Substitute Bus Operator - Part Time

City of Loveland, Colorado - Government; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Regierungsbehörde sucht nach einem verantwortungsbewussten und fürsorglichen Fahrer, der die Bewohner von Loveland sicher transportiert. In dieser Position bieten Sie erstklassigen Kundenservice für eine vielfältige Klientel, einschließlich Senioren und Menschen mit Behinderungen. Sie führen Fahrzeuginspektionen durch, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten, und arbeiten in einem flexiblen Zeitrahmen. Diese Rolle ist ideal für jemanden, der eine bedeutende Rolle in der Gemeinschaft spielen möchte, während er gleichzeitig die Möglichkeit hat, seine Fähigkeiten im Kundenservice und in der Fahrzeugbedienung zu entwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für den Dienst an der Öffentlichkeit haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

457 Mitarbeiterfinanzierungsplan

Medizinische Auszeit – bis zu 48 Stunden

Schulung zur Erlangung des Führerscheins

Qualifications

• Erforderlich: High School Abschluss oder GED.
• Zertifizierung in CPR und Erster Hilfe erforderlich oder innerhalb von 6 Monaten zu erwerben.

Responsibilities

• Sicherer Transport von Passagieren in Transit- oder Paratransitfahrzeugen.
• Durchführung von Fahrzeuginspektionen vor und nach der Fahrt.

Skills

Kundenservice

Fähigkeit zur sicheren Fahrzeugbedienung

Geduld in stressigen Situationen

Technische Fähigkeit zur Fahrzeuginspektion

Education

High School Diploma oder GED

Zertifizierung in CPR und Erster Hilfe

Tools

Zwei-Wege-Radio

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Transports City of Loveland residents, which includes seniors, persons with disabilities, general public, and students in a skillful, caring, responsible and safe manner. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor. The salary range for this position is $22.76- $30.75 per hour with a hiring range of $22.76- $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a substitute position with varying hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides superior customer service to a diverse population of clients.
• Safely transports passengers either in transit or paratransit vehicles.
• Assures all passengers are treated in a respectful, friendly manner, while encouraging a safe environment.
• Daily performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and records the results on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR).
• Communicates any vehicle deficiency to the Operations Supervisor.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May be assigned to bus cleaning rotation which consists of moving buses into the shop facility, loose item collection, exterior window cleaning (time permitting), exterior mirror cleaning and running the bus through the bus wash (weather permitting).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education:

• Passenger Assistance Techniques, including sensitivity training for persons with disabilities, drug and alcohol awareness and defensive driving desired.

Preferred Experience:

• Some experience related to transporting passengers and/or working with the disabled is highly desirable.

Certifications:

Must hold:

• A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license with P passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

or

• Class A or B CDL with no air brake restrictions with P passenger endorsement permit by the start date and obtain P passenger endorsement within 2 months of hire.

or

• Class A or B CDL learner’s permit with passenger endorsement permit by the start date and obtain a class B CDL with a P passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 2 months of hire.

COLT will provide necessary training to obtain class B Commercial Driver’s license with passenger endorsement.

Must hold:

• Current certification in CPR and First Aid

or

• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire date

COLT will provide necessary training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Superior customer service skills.
• Make sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Follow instructions and communications in both oral and written form.
• Communicate in a positive, friendly and professional manner with passengers, staff and the general public.
• Technical ability to safely operate all COLT transit vehicles, operate controls, pedals, levers and switches found on transit vehicles, read gauge and assess the safe operational condition of vehicles.
• Transport passengers to predetermined fixed route stops and scheduled paratransit locations; assist passengers in getting on and off transit vehicles; ability to safely operate a wheelchair lift.
• Complete daily tasks including inspection of vehicles to verify that the vehicle is functioning properly.
• Make recommendations on vehicle maintenance as required; operate a two-way radio and use proper radio communications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave – Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked

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

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

A driving record and criminal history background check, including a criminal sex offender search, will be obtained pre-employment. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and previous employer safety performance request.