Bus Driver - PT

Job Opportunity

Employer: City of Dodge City, KS

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Location: 101 East Wyatt Earp Boulevard, 67801, Dodge City, KS

Job Type: Part-Time Regular

Department: Public Transportation

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

The objective of the Bus Driver is to operate up to a 20-passenger wheelchair lift equipped bus or van to transport the public in a safe and timely manner, with excellent customer service, assisting passengers in boarding and debarking; to communicate with dispatcher and passengers to ensure effective service; to maintain cleanliness of vehicle; may operate in an on-demand mode or on a route schedule. Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for the public.
• Meet performance standards for on-time schedules, customer satisfaction and vehicle cleanliness.
• Communicate frequently with dispatcher for drop off and pick up times for riders.
• Maintain daily records of passenger data and provide transportation reports as required by KDOT.
• Performs pre/post-departure vehicle checks.
• Report maintenance and upkeep needs for vehicles when needed to supervisor.
• Assist passengers in boarding and debarking, assisting passengers on and off the bus if necessary.
• Attend mandatory RTAP Driver's Training as required by KDOT.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
• Greet customers and assist with questions they may have, providing excellent customer service.

CDL W/ PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED

Benefits

• Single Health & Dental Insurance - 3 plan options
• Paid Life Insurance Premiums
• KPERs Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)
• Paid Vacation - 3.39 hours earned per pay period
• Paid Holidays - 10 holidays paid prorated based on hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bilingual Pay Differential up to 7% of Base Salary
• Education Incentive Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Health Savings Account (for high deductible health plans only)
• Payroll deductions available for employee paid memberships to Mariah Hills Golf Course
• Membership Discounts at Anytime Fitness, Tropical Island Tan & Fitness, Dodge City Family YMCA, and Flex Fitness