Part-Time Bus Driver

Employer: City of Midland Location: Midland, Michigan Department: Dial-A-Ride Salary: $20.96--$25.42 Open Date: October 13, 2026 ### Summary Under the general supervision of the supervisor on duty the employee drives motorized bus equipment in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner in transporting passengers; receives and transmits communications within the Dial-A-Ride system; completes necessary records and reports; and performs related work as required. This system operates seven days a week and the actual duty assignments will be determined by supervision. ### Job Responsibilities Drives motorized bus equipment on highway picking up and delivering passengers; ensures that passengers deposit appropriate fares; directs passengers; issues; receives; and punches transfers; announces streets and stopping destinations; adjusts route and destination signs as necessary; assists disabled passengers in boarding and leaving vehicle; inspects and tests equipment before each run and performs general servicing on vehicle such as filling with gas; checking oil; battery; radiator; lights; cleaning floor; windows; etc.; removes ice; snow; or slush and mud from steps or platform as necessary; responsible for keeping vehicle properly lighted; heated; ventilated; and cleaned both inside and out and reports needed repairs to supervisor; keeps necessary records and reports; following standard procedures coordinates emergency repairs on vehicles by contacting appropriate agency (i.e. Public Works; automobile dealership; etc.); during accidents and emergencies contacts appropriate agency (i.e. Police and Dial-A-Ride) service as required; holds vehicles to their scheduled leave time and sees that vehicles are spaced in accordance with the schedule; and performs related duties as required. ### Experience and Training Graduation from high school or the General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Thorough knowledge of City and surrounding area streets and activity locations; knowledge of regulations governing; and ability to operate a two-way radio; knowledge of general traffic laws and regulations including those relating to buses and public transportation; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to deal with the public pleasantly and effectively; some mechanical aptitude; physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job. ### Necessary Special Qualifications Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver's license with a good driving record. Additional Requirement: If hired; the employee will be need to obtain a Class C Commercial Driver's License with P Endorsement. The City will provide on the job training required for this license. ### Additional Information USW Pay Grade 6 Exempt: No Type: Part-Time Employee Department: Dial-A-Ride Application Deadline: Application Open Until Position is Filled