Back-up Bus Driver (Senior Center)

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Employment Opportunities Use the Employment Opportunities tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest employment opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button. Supervision : Works under the general supervision of the Director of the Hudson Senior Center for the Council on Aging. Essential Functions & Examples of Work: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Performs duties requiring good judgment in ensuring the safety of transporting elderly people to various destinations, and being alert to emergency situations. Errors could be dangerous to public safety and could have legal repercussions. Makes frequent contact with the general public. Has very limited access to confidential information. Duties require some physical effort in assisting elderly people in and out of bus and in maintaining the bus. Transports senior citizens to and from Senior Center, hospitals, doctor’s appointments, blood pressure clinics, stores and other special recreational trips. Makes daily checks on buses to insure cleanliness and mechanical efficiency in accordance with established Council on Aging driver daily check sheet. Assists senior citizens with various errands such as carrying groceries, etc. Reports injuries or possible failing health or abuse to Council on Aging Director. Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent; experience in driving and working with the elderly; or any equivalent combination/certification and experience. Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver license. One and a half to three year experience required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skill in handling controls for starting, stopping, backing up and driving the bus; knowledge of safety rules and regulations for driving a bus; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in communication; overall mechanical understanding of bus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Hudson