Bus Driver P/T

2 days ago

Tampa, United States City of Sunrise FL Full time
Salary: $20.88 - $29.50 Hourly

Location : FL 33351, FL

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 2025-025

Department: LEISURE SERVICES

Opening Date: 10/23/2024

Bargaining Unit: PT

Description

NATURE OF WORK

Work is performed under general direction of the Transportation Supervisor.

This is skilled vehicle operation work in transporting passengers of a public transport system. Employees in this class operate passenger buses over prescribed routes within the City or on special charters (such as special events, camp program...). Additionally, work involves responsibility for the safe operation of passenger vehicles such as vans, minibuses, station wagons or automobiles in transporting clients. Incumbents typically transport individuals to clinics, doctors or other treatment facilities from private residences. Some employees in this class could also transport clients undergoing rehabilitation treatment at medical facilities or take clients shopping for basic necessities.

Drivers are responsible for the safety of their passengers and the vehicle operated as well as for completing the assigned route according to the prescribed time schedule. Duties involve collection and accountability for passenger fares according to an established rate schedule. Work requires the use of defensive driving skills and the courteous application of standard operating procedures, rules and regulations of the City. This is light manual work in the operation of motor vehicles used to transport residents of the City; typically frail, elderly, and disabled.
Dispatch duties include operating the dispatch radio and related equipment to dispatch work assignments and receive reports from bus drivers; receiving telephone calls, scheduling appointments, verifying pickups and returns and scheduling bus driver routes.

The incumbent works within the scope of established departmental rules, regulations and procedures but exercises independent judgment in coordinating efforts to resolve field problems.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Picks up assigned route materials from the supervisor; ensures that currency is in the correct amount and that route and schedule cards, trip sheet, are included.
  • Starts vehicle, checks and adjusts equipment for proper operating condition; inspects body of coach for unreported damage, drives vehicle into roadway while making further checks.
  • Proceeds to starting point of assigned route, checks time schedule and begins to board passengers at designated point.
  • Operates door lever for doors; makes correct change, checks coin deposit.
  • Answers passenger questions on connecting routes, passenger discharge zones, schedules, fares and provides general information as requested.
  • Records required information on trip sheet, accounts for monies received, makes reports of any unusual incidents and turns in materials to cashier at the end of the shift; ensures that assigned vehicles are clean and adequately supplied with fuel; reports need for maintenance to supervisor.
  • Submits reports on traffic accidents, passenger injury, vehicles or equipment malfunction and service complaints.
  • Operates passenger vehicles to transport City residents to physician's offices, clinics or other medical treatment facilities; transport clients being treated under rehabilitation programs to clinics or other treatment or diagnostic facilities.
  • Takes clients to and from shopping for basic needs; transports clients to and from Social Security or veterans offices and other social service needs.
  • Operates radio and related equipment at dispatch desk in order to communicate with drivers and the public for the timely pick up and return of residents, dispatches work assignments and receive reports from drivers, receives calls, schedules pickups, verifies pickups and returns and schedules bus driver routes, assists with emergencies, notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies about accidents, instructs bus driver on proper procedures to follow and gives information to public relative to routes, schedules, and lost and found items.
  • Keeps interior and exterior of vehicles clean and neat.
  • Performs related work as required.
Requirements

EDUCATION
  • Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or possession of G.E.D. equivalency diploma.
  • PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
EXPERIENCE
  • Two (2) years full-time (or equivalent) paid experience operating a mini-bus or larger scale motorized passenger vehicle in a passenger service capacity including some experience operating radio dispatching equipment.
  • Clerical office/computer experience including Word and Excel, preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must obtain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P" endorsement , without Restriction 1-Vehicles W/O Air Brakes prior to hire.
  • Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by DOT 49 C.F.R. Part 382.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
  • Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact.
  • Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned commercial motorized vehicles.
  • Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.
  • Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb and descend stairs.
  • Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.
  • Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle laws of the State of Florida.
  • Knowledge of the operating characteristics and service checks for diesel and gasoline powered passenger buses.
  • Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and the safety precautions applicable to passenger transportation.
  • Knowledge of the prescribed rules and regulations of the local public transit system.
  • Knowledge of the primary, secondary and arterial road network of the local area.
  • Knowledge of first aid.
  • Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
  • Some knowledge of radio dispatching techniques, knowledge of the schedules, routes, forms, regulations and procedures used in transit dispatching.
  • Ability to assist passengers in a courteous manner.
  • Ability to detect malfunctions in a vehicle and submit without constant supervision.
  • Ability to make changes and account for receipts.
  • Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good employee, public and customer relations.
  • Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Skill in the safe operation of passenger buses.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with City officials, general employees, industry professionals, and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing to individuals as well as groups.
  • Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
  • Ability to evaluate the impact of alternative courses of action and evaluate circumstances of an innovative, new or unprecedented nature.


This information is currently under review and will be updated once finalized.

01

Can you provide proof that you graduated from an accredited high school or received a G.E.D. equivalency diploma? (Please attach and submit proof of education with application)
  • YES
  • NO


02

Do you have two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) paid experience operating a large scale motorized passenger vehicle?
  • YES
  • NO


03

Do you have a clerical office/computer experience including knowledge of Word and Excel, which is preferred?
  • YES
  • NO


04

Do you have a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with a "P" endorsement, without Restriction 1-Vehicles W/O Air Brakes?
  • YES
  • NO


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