Variable Bus Driver - Transportation Services

City of Lakewood; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Lakewood is hiring a part-time, non-benefited para-transit driver. The role delivers city-sponsored transportation services, operating buses, vans and automobiles with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Candidates must have a valid Colorado Class C license with a P endorsement, pass DOT/fitness screenings, maintain a clean motor vehicle record, and exercise professional conduct in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience driving para-transit buses, and/or larger 22+ passenger buses.
• Experience with mountain driving during all types of weather preferred.
• Experience working with children and youth, older adults, and people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience operating wheelchair lifts and securement systems, including child restraint systems, within established safety practices and guidelines preferred.
• Experience with positive customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Maintains valid DOT Physical or a Fit for Duty Physical.
• Complies with federal, state, and local rules, statutes, ordinances and codes, including vehicle inspections, licensing, observing traffic signals and speed limits, and requirements for seat belts, snow tires and tire chains.
• Complies with US Department of Transportation and City of Lakewood drug-free workplace regulations, including random testing.
• Uses safe driving practices, including defensive driving techniques, through city traffic, highly congested areas, expressways/highways, residential side streets, and in severe weather conditions.
• Keeps accurate records of passengers, trips by purpose, vehicle mileage, fuel and oil consumption, and work hours.
• Fosters passenger trust and reduces fears by providing a predictable, high-quality transportation environment focused on customer service.
• Assists riders with boarding and leaving vehicle, doors, stairs, curbs, ramps, ice and snow, seat belts, child safety seats, wheelchair lifts and wheelchair securement systems.
• May assist riders as needed with sitting down or standing up, providing stability only, not lifting the rider.
• Assists riders with storing and securing mobility devices.
• Assists riders with maneuvering a manual wheelchair chair on ramps and walk paths, into buildings / destination, over curbs, or one to two stairs that are curb height.
• Assists riders with carrying packages or groceries.
• Adheres to City policies and procedures including emergency situations; uses approved standards for bus evacuations.
• Reports immediately to the supervisor all incidents of accident, illnesses, injuries and other emergencies.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Record keeping

Wheelchair lifts operation

Safety compliance

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $23.00 - $29.00/hour Working in a temporary capacity, provides City sponsored transportation services. Drives buses, vans, and automobiles. May give direct assistance to individuals according to their needs. Activity sites include but are not limited to door-through-door paratransit, older adult events, and walking / hiking areas.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Maintains valid DOT Physical or a Fit for Duty Physical.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local rules, statutes, ordinances and codes, including vehicle inspections, licensing, observing traffic signals and speed limits, and requirements for seat belts, snow tires and tire chains.
• Complies with US Department of Transportation and City of Lakewood drug-free workplace regulations, including random testing.
• Uses safe driving practices, including defensive driving techniques, through city traffic, highly congested areas, expressways/highways, residential side streets, and in severe weather conditions.
• Keeps accurate records of passengers, trips by purpose, vehicle mileage, fuel and oil consumption, and work hours.
• Fosters passenger trust and reduces fears by providing a predictable, high-quality transportation environment focused on customer service.
• Assists riders with boarding and leaving vehicle, doors, stairs, curbs, ramps, ice and snow, seat belts, child safety seats, wheelchair lifts and wheelchair securement systems.
• May assist riders as needed with sitting down or standing up, providing stability only, not lifting the rider.
• Assists riders with storing and securing mobility devices.
• Assists riders with maneuvering a manual wheelchair chair on ramps and walk paths, into buildings / destination, over curbs, or one to two stairs that are curb height.
• Assists riders with carrying packages or groceries.
• Adheres to City policies and procedures including emergency situations; uses approved standards for bus evacuations.
• Reports immediately to the supervisor all incidents of accident, illnesses, injuries and other emergencies.
• Per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Part 396, ensures that vehicles are in a safe operating condition by conducting complete pre- and post-trip inspections and routine maintenance including under-the-hood fluid checks, tire pressure, fueling systems, visibility, and appearance of vehicle (exterior and interior).
• Reports a malfunction immediately to the on-duty dispatcher and takes vehicle to Lakewood Fleet Maintenance Division for repairs and preventive maintenance as directed.
• Prior to departing for trip, determines if weather conditions are appropriate to ensure safe driving to destinations. Informs coordinator and immediate supervisor if trip should be cancelled due to inclement weather.
• Complies with OSHA regulations specific to occupational exposure to blood and other potentially hazardous materials, including the clean-up and disposal of human body fluids.
• Complies with OSHA regulations specific to appropriate footwear.
• Arrives at place of disembarkation at an appropriate time to allow pre-trip inspections, review trip maps, directions and participant trip roster, load equipment, and account for participants prior to departing.
• Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE, a safety violation can be taken.
• When possible and as needed, maintains radio communications with the Transportation Dispatcher.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision, as well as specific coordination and guidance regarding trip details and back-up plan in case of emergency, from Transportation and Support Services Administrator or designated supervisory staff. Supervision Given: None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience driving para-transit buses, and/or larger 22+ passenger buses.
• Experience with mountain driving during all types of weather preferred.
• Experience working with children and youth, older adults, and people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience operating wheelchair lifts and securement systems, including child restraint systems, within established safety practices and guidelines preferred.
• Experience with positive customer service.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class C DCL with a P endorsement.
• Must maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Must pass City of Lakewood Certificate of Qualification for USDOT Physical or Fit for Duty Physical, including initial drug and alcohol screening.
• Incumbents will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol screenings and must maintain a current Certificate of Qualification for a USDOT Physical or Fit for Duty Physical.
• Satisfactory criminal background check is required.
• Satisfactory post-offer physical exam is required.
• In addition, when applicable, there may be additional testing in order to adhere to CDL requirements.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Denver metro area geography, structures, streets and numbering systems.
• Must be able to interact in a positive manner and treat with respect and courtesy a diverse range of individuals, some who may have varying mental or physical abilities.
• Ability to be patient, dependable and responsible while working in an unpredictable environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details such as riders’ needs, vehicles’ responsiveness, operations, and conditions, and recording required information on a daily log.
• Ability to maintain order on a moving vehicle using established disciplinary techniques.
• City of Lakewood CPR/First Aide Certification, or capable of obtaining CPR/First Aide Certification, as necessary.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

• Heavy Work: Exerting over 50 pounds up to 100 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently, and 10-20 pounds constantly to move objects
• PHYSICAL DEMAND Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 pounds
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 pounds with assistance
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist, all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
• Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain
• Environmental Conditions may include Confined spaces
• Extreme cold or heat
• Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Wet or humid conditions
• Work in high, precarious places

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.

Pay Range $16.77-$22.48

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood

Benefits

• Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
• Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
• Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
• Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
• City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits