Part Time Van/Bus Driver



Job Details

Part Time Van/Bus Driver
Employer

City of Carlsbad

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

5005

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

04/13/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

You must have a Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement

Under the direction of the Recreation Area Manager, performs assigned duties relating to picking up bulk and home meals from the caterers and transporting seniors to and from home to the Center for weekday lunch, shopping, and doctor appointments.

Scheduled hours are primarily from 9:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday on alternating 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule. Occasional weekend or evening shifts may be required for special events or tours.

As a van/bus driver for the Carlsbad Senior Center, the safety of those being transported is the number 1 priority.  This position requires an ability to perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising good judgment.  Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts and/or conditions.  Candidates should have experience in working with the public and/or senior population, and should be friendly, caring, positive, patient, calm, punctual, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a variety of service and support of Carlsbad Senior Center operations including: pick-up of bulk and home delivered meals from caterer
  • Transport of seniors to and from center or home for lunch, shopping and doctor's appointments
  • Assist seniors on and off bus when necessary
  • Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections
  • Maintain daily logs
  • Keep vehicles clean and gassed
  • Report all maintenance and safety concerns
  • Drive vehicles to Fleet Maintenance for regular service

Qualifications

In addition to having the necessary knowledge, skills, and license to drive a passenger bus, the following qualifications are required:
 

  • Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
  • Demonostrate ability to provide the necessary support in record keeping and report preparation
  • Competence in computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is desired
  • Must be able to take direction as well have the ability to take initiative
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Requires a flexible work schedule that may require occasional evening and weekend hours
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  •  Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Knowledgeable of modern office procedures, methods and equipment
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
  • Possession of or abililty to obtain CRP & First Aid Certification (training provided)
  • California Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
  • Good Driving Record

Experience & Education


Experience in driving a 20 passenger bus and 9 passenger van/bus with lift.

Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

Part-time employees with the City of Carlsbad receive 24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) and are eligible to use paid sick leave 90 days after the first day of work (reported work hours). 

01
1.Are you in possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement
  • Yes
  • No
02
2.If you are not in possession of a California Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement do you have the ability to obtain one? Please explain
  • Yes
  • No
03
3.Are you in possession of a current CPR and first aid certification?
  • Yes
  • No
04
4.If you are not trained and certified in CPR and first aid, do you have the ability to obtain the certification?
  • Yes
  • No
05
5.Are you willing to be subjected to random DOT drug testing?
  • Yes
  • No
06
6.Do you have experience working with the public?
  • Yes
  • No
07
7.If you have experience working with the public, please explain
08
8.You understand this is a part-time job and by responding "Yes" you acknowledge your understanding of the 960 - 1000 hrs. limit in one fiscal year.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Carlsbad
Address
1635 Faraday Ave.

Carlsbad, California, 92008
Phone
760-602-2440

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