Bus Driver - PT

Job Application Fairness Act In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party. Equal Employment Opportunity La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to [email protected]. * * * * * * * * *

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.

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Job Summary Operates various vehicles and transports senior passengers throughout La Plata County including ADA passengers; performs a variety of tasks related to vehicle operations and transportation to ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulations; provides a high level of customer service and public relations activities related to providing services to seniors.

This is a part time, variable hour position.

Essential Job Functions Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible. Operates, buses, vans and other County vehicles to transport passengers, including ADA passengers according to federal regulations.

Operates vehicles on a designated route according to established time schedule using defensive driving techniques.

Maintains records on money collected and ticket counts; records information on the number and type of passengers, fuel, mileage, and related information.

Ensures cleanliness and safety of bus throughout shift, and washes transit fleet as needed

Performs pre-trip and post-trip, safety and maintenance checks on vehicles; identifies defects and document on appropriate form.

Assist Passengers Door- to-Door Transport seniors as directed; ie: from home to meal sites, medical appointments, shopping, post office and recreation activities. Transports and delivers meals to home-bound seniors.

Assists passengers requiring special assistance, including operating wheel chair lifts, walkers and restraints (for individuals weighing 100-250 lbs).

Performs a variety of tasks as assigned by Lead Driver and Senior Center Director.

Provides a high level of customer service and public relations at all times.

Ensures compliance of the Durango La Plata Senior Services Policy and Procedures for Transportation services.

Participates in and utilizes knowledge and skills learned in on-going training.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Material And Equipment Used General Office Equipment, computers, wheelchairs, vehicles including buses and ADA lifts

Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED; and,

One year of related experience; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses And Certifications Valid Driver's License (CDL required)

CPR Certification

Defibrillator AED Certification

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Operational characteristics of vehicles.

Basic record keeping principles and practices.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Standard vehicle safety procedures.

Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skill In Operating a large vehicle in varied weather and road conditions

Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines, sometimes in stressful situations.

Working effectively with the public.

Performing appropriate preventative maintenance checks on vehicles.

Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Using mathematics

Basic Computer Skills

Ability To Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, maps, and so forth.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.

La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.

Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:

Director of Human Resources

1101 E 2nd Avenue

Durango, CO 81301

Tel: (970)382-6361

Fax: (970)375-7985

Email: [email protected]

This is a temporary position only.