Senior Activity Center Bus Drivers-PT
City Of Humble
Humble, TX 77338
$17.15 - $23.09 an hour
Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Bus Driver
JOB CLASS: Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Civic Center
LOCATION: 1419 S Houston Ave.
REPORTS TO: Senior Activity Center Coordinator
WORK HOURS: Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:30am-4:30pm
- Less than 29 hrs. per week and less than 999 hrs. per year
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ESSENTIAL*: No
Position Description: Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for operating the Senior Activity Center Bus within city limits, providing safe and reliable transportation for residents of the incorporated City of Humble ages 55 and older. Duties include scheduling and transporting passengers to and from various destinations, assisting riders as needed (including those in wheelchairs), and maintaining the vehicle’s cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain regular and timely attendance.
- Operate the multi-passenger van or bus, transporting passengers to and from designated areas.
- Prepare and coordinate daily transportation routes, ensuring timely and efficient service while effectively communicating schedules and rider needs to the Senior Activity Coordinator.
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining effective working relationships.
- Assist senior passengers with safely boarding and exiting the bus, including helping to load and unload groceries, especially during inclement weather.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, proper use of a wheelchair lift. Assist wheelchair passengers, including properly securing them on the wheelchair lift for boarding and exiting, and ensuring their wheelchairs are safely secured on the bus.
- Ensure all passengers wear seat belts as required.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of all passengers during transport.
- Ability to respond appropriately and take action in emergency situations.
- Complete daily written reports, including transportation logs and pre-trip inspection reports, noting the number of passengers, mileage, and any notable issues.
- Ensure the senior bus is cleaned, fueled, and ready for use at the end of each day.
- Attend staff and training meetings and/or complete required online training.
- Assist in Senior Center functions as needed.
- Report any needed repairs or maintenance to the Senior Activity Coordinator in a timely manner.
- Answer incoming phone calls, schedule rides for senior passengers, and respond to transportation-related inquiries.
- Provide information regarding Senior Activity Center programs and schedules.
- Must be available to work occasional evenings or weekends to assist with day trips and special events.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Friendly, patient, and caring attitude toward senior citizens.
- Clerical and organizational skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with senior citizens, public, and staff members.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to convey information clearly and courteously.
- Ability to operate and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Must have and maintain a good driving record.
- Knowledge of driving safety practices, traffic laws and regulations.
- Ability to drive bus for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate a bus or multi-passenger van under all driving and road conditions.
- Wear City provided uniform at all times.
- Must have good verbal communication skills and professional phone etiquette.
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 1 year of employment.
- Ability to complete a driver safety course within 1 year of employment.
- Must successfully pass a background check, physical exam, and drug screen.
- Knowledge of the City of Humble’s street layout and geographic areas.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of senior citizens.
- Ability to work well with public and staff members.
- Ability to work in inclement weather and confined spaces.
- Bilingual – must be able to speak, write, and read Spanish is preferred.
- Experience working with senior citizens is preferred.
- Experience driving a van or passenger bus is preferred.
Note: To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
- Sitting for 8 hours, walking, talking, and hearing, reaching, and using hands for handling objects or controls.
- Requires assisting passengers, including lifting and securing wheelchairs.
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
- Must operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions.
- Must regularly lift and/or move at least 50+ pounds.
Essential Position: No. This position is not considered essential to the provision of emergency services during or after a disaster.
- This position is subject to the City of Humble’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy that includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Disclaimer: The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an all-inclusive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed, including work in other areas to cover absences, balance workloads, or meet peak demands.