GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs entry-level technical work in the Transportation Division of the Public Works department. Drives, maintains, and fuels buses to provide service to the patrons of the City transportation program. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. HOURS OF WORK : Will be required to work varying schedules, holidays, and during special events which City services are operational. Hours are subject to change at any time upon management discretion. Minimum of twenty (20) hours per week with the possibility of additional hours depending on departmental needs .
Position Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Drives, maintains, and fuels buses and sedans/SUVs Uses City issued radio, cell phone and/or other assigned equipment as required Operates buses according to schedule Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance; inflates tires and adds fluids as needed Communicates mechanical service needs, passenger feedback and route problems to management Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Drives, maintains, and fuels buses and sedans/SUVs Uses City issued radio, cell phone and/or other assigned equipment as required Operates buses according to schedule Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance; inflates tires and adds fluids as needed Communicates mechanical service needs, passenger feedback and route problems to management Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
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Uses City issued radio, cell phone and/or other assigned equipment as required Operates buses according to schedule Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance; inflates tires and adds fluids as needed Communicates mechanical service needs, passenger feedback and route problems to management Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Operates buses according to schedule Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance; inflates tires and adds fluids as needed Communicates mechanical service needs, passenger feedback and route problems to management Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance; inflates tires and adds fluids as needed Communicates mechanical service needs, passenger feedback and route problems to management Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Communicates mechanical service needs, passenger feedback and route problems to management Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Announces major intersections, and destination and transfer points to passengers verbally at a level that can be clearly heard by all passengers Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Completes paperwork as required Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Helps passengers as appropriate; assists disabled passengers including, but not limited to, loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Records passengers boarding and departing vehicle Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles including washing, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, deodorizing, and cleaning windows Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Performs maintenance tasks at bus stops as assigned Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Checks and maintains cleaning supplies Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year experience in bus transportation. The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have been a licensed operator for at least three (3) years (time spent driving on a learner’s permit does not count towards this requirement). Must have a state of Florida Class B or higher commercial driver license with passenger endorsement. Driving history must reflect no traffic citations for three (3) years prior to the date of application. A biennial physical examination is required. DOT drug and alcohol testing history with previous employers must reflect no violations or testing refusals within two (2) years of date of application. Must abide by the Florida Department of Transportation Rule Chapter 14-90 (Florida Administrative Code). Must be able to read and abide by the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and Security Program Plan (SPP) established for the City's bus program. Previous community bus program or county bus driving experience preferred Previous driving experience on a fixed route with time points is preferred. *The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and occupational hazards and ability to implement necessary safety precautions Knowledge of state and local traffic laws Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) Skill in providing good customer service Ability to read and follow road maps and bus routes Ability to read and abide by the System Safety Program Plan and Security Program Plan established for the City bus program Ability to operate a bus safely and effectively Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Previous community bus program or county bus driving experience preferred
Previous driving experience on a fixed route with time points is preferred.
*The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Knowledge of and occupational hazards and ability to implement necessary safety precautions
Knowledge of state and local traffic laws
Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook)
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to read and follow road maps and bus routes
Ability to read and abide by the System Safety Program Plan and Security Program Plan established for the City bus program
Ability to operate a bus safely and effectively
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks involve extended periods of time sitting in and operating a vehicle. Tasks may involve occasional walking and some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks are regularly performed outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
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