Bus Driver

Description

DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, to operate a public transit vehicle (passenger coach) for either or both the general public, fixed-route service, or the demand-response service; to perform light vehicle maintenance, as required; to assist elderly and disabled riders; and to perform related work as required.
Examples of Duties

Drives a motor coach on general public fixed-route system and/or the demand response system transporting the general public, elderly, disabled, and other special needs citizens as authorized to various locations from their homes or on a fixed route; selects effective routes; meets departure and arrival times as scheduled; provides for passenger comfort and safety including fastening safety belts; performs small errands including carrying packages, opening and locking doors, and escorting passenger to their destination; assists riders with route and transfer information; inspects motor coach prior to operation; fuels motor coach as needed daily; operates lift equipment as needed; operates a mobile radio; provides for passenger comfort and assists with safety measures if necessary; keeps vehicles clean and reports any mechanical defects; keeps necessary records and reports; performs minor vehicle maintenance; receives and dispatches calls for service; reacts appropriately to cerebral palsy movements, epileptic seizures, hearing loss deficiencies, blind and limited sight constraints, and orthopedic limitations; assists the dispatcher with paperwork as needed; and performs related work as required.
Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver‘s License with Passenger (P) endorsement and a good driving record;
• Possession of a current standard First Aid Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire;
• Possession of a current CPR Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation:

• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of licensed experience in the operations of motor vehicles;
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience and/or training involving public transportation OR completion of the City of Clovis Transit Division new driver training program.

QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:

• Be knowledgeable regarding provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting citizens.

Ability to:

• Be able to safely operate a public transit vehicle;
• Be comfortable with physical limitations of the aged and disabled;
• Be able to communicate with citizens having oral and auditory disabilities;
• Be able to carry out oral and written instructions;
• Be able to maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Be physically able to lift, carry, and/or push 50 pounds on a regular basis;
• Be able to operate a mobile radio for the purpose of receiving and dispatching calls for service.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Physical activities include: Bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, up to and including the possibility of climbing a ladder to reach high windows for cleaning/defogging, assisting elderly and disabled riders on the bus, pushing wheelchair riders to/from their home/destination as needed, securing the wheelchairs in the bus and carrying in multiple bags of groceries if necessary.

SELECTION PROCESSInterested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. This position will be open until filled. Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions you may contact Personnel at . Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City‘s standard application form, however the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission. Applicants should not expect to receive notification regarding the status of their application immediately, but will be notified as positions are available and applications are processed. Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete employment application, supplemental questionnaire, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%. As determined by the City and at the City‘s expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California driver‘s license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire. This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its
terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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