Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Performs mid-level work as a part-time Bus Driver for the City of Leander. The Bus Driver will drive a bus or van as a means of transportation for various City functions and groups, including the Active Adult Programs. Generally, this position uses routine skills and works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Provide transportation to program participants to/from a variety of activities, field trips, projects, programs, and special events.
• Assist the Active Adult Coordinator in supervising trips by communicating departure and arrival times to participants.
• Assist passengers on and off the vehicle, as needed. Assist passengers in loading and unloading.
• Ensure the group stays together during outings, assisting with participant check-ins and maintaining a headcount throughout the trip.
• Collaborate with the Active Adult Coordinator to address any issues or concerns that arise during the trip, providing support to maintain a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.
• Check members in for the trip by highlighting their name on the roster when they board the vehicle, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accountability for all participants.
• Perform routine maintenance safety checks on vehicles and maintain a cleaning schedule for equipment and vehicles. Ensure the assigned vehicle is in safe operating condition at all times.
• Coordinate mechanical repairs and inspection with a reputable service provider for the City van/bus when needed.
• Perform routine inspections prior to each trip to provide a safe and healthy service to guests of the City of Leander.
• Learn assigned transportation routes for each trip using internet sites and route maps. Ensure that participants reach their destinations in a timely manner.
• May assist in maintaining order and resolving disputes, documenting each situation for management.
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Plan for unexpected events while on bus-related trips and be prepared with towing options if needed.
• Occasionally assist with leading the bus-related events when other staff members are not available.
• When requested, provide support for the Recreation Team, to include set up and tear down for events and opening/closing the Leander Activity Center.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a bus driver for school aged children or large groups.
• Must meet the criteria of an acceptable driving record.

• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification card.
• Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement (or higher).

• More than one year of experience driving a bus for large groups.
• Valid First Aid Certification, or ability to get it within 90 days of employment.
• Valid CPR/AED Certification, or ability to get it within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Principles and practices of safe driving.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Must be able to maintain current required licenses, certificates and medical certifications for drivers.
• Establish a good working relationship with City employees and the general public.
• Interact in a professional, respectful, and ethical manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effect, and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as special events, on-call, or emergency response situations.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TDD).

This is a part-time position that is not eligible for employee benefits.