Lead Bus Driver - 955

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Posting Number
4221P


Position Title
Lead Bus Driver - 955


Department
Public Works


Job Code
02503


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Union Code/Affiliation
Local 955


Division
TRANSIT


Job Description Summary


The purpose of this job is to transport passengers in a variety of buses and vans and provide customer service. Provides leadership and training to bus drivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Leads and coordinates the work of a group of employees; assigns and prioritizes tasks; guides employees to instruct or advise on tasks or assignments.

• Conducts accident investigations.

• Provides customer service to patrons and employees.

• Monitors and ensures equipment functions properly; communicates with maintenance shop as needed; performs safety checks.

• Ensures drivers follow routes, time points, and speed limits.

• Maintains records and logs as required.

• Serves on call and standby as needed.

• Collects, counts, and deposits money collected from fare boxes, as needed.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement and no airbrake restriction.

Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Assigned routes.

• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles, Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public works, and transit policies and procedures.

• Defensive driving and accident prevention.

Skill in:

• Operating fleet vehicles and equipment.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Ability to:

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Conduct accident investigations.
• To prepare and write reports.
• Provide guidance and training to others.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/Often
Outdoor environment - Sometimes
Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently/Often
Vehicle - Frequently/Often
Shop environment - Sometimes
Right of way environment - Sometimes

Exposures:

Individuals who are hostile or irate - Frequently/Often
Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees - Sometimes
Communicable diseases - Frequently/Often
Moving mechanical parts - Frequently/Often
Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently/Often
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Sometimes
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Hours/Days


varied; including nights and weekends

Starting Salary
$23.26/hr.


Pay Grade
107


Number of Positions Available
1


Deadline to Apply
06/22/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants

Notice to Applicants


Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)


TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)


THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

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