Bus Driver



Job Details

Bus Driver
Employer

City of Abilene

Salary

$9.72 Hourly

Location

Abilene, TX

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

7250 10802 2/27/18 L1873,1874

Department-tx

Community Services

Division-tx

Senior Citizens Services

Opening Date

02/27/2018

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CS

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Description

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Under the general direction of the Senior Services Supervisor III, this position operates a van/mini bus to transport participants who are involved in City programs and food to and from Senior Centers
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
This position exercises no supervisory responsibilities
 

Examples of Duties

 Provide quality customer service in a helpful and courteous manner.
 
Transport senior citizens to and from various City activities.
 
Assist senior citizens on and off the van/mini bus.
 
Follow written and oral instructions and communicate policies and procedures to senior citizens bus riders.
 
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
 
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 
 

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:
 
Abilene and the city streets is required.
 
Safe driving and passenger safety practices.
 
Skill to:
 
Maneuver a transport vehicle in all weather conditions.
 
Ability to:
 
Respond quickly in emergency situations; follow and enforce rules; effectively communicate verbally with the public and staff.
 
Follow written and oral instructions.
 
Communicate policy and procedures to senior citizen bus riders.
 
Follow all Department, City, and State traffic laws and policies.
 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
 
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
 
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Values.
 
Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
 
Experience:
 
At least six (6) months of previous experience operating a van or minibus is preferred
           
Education/Training:
 
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
 
License or Certificate:
 
A valid Texas driver's license is required.
 
A Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
 
Special Requirements:
 
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
 
Must be at least 18 years of age.
 
With or without accommodations, ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
 
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and climb.
 
Must be at least 18 years of age. 
 
Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, nights, and weekends.
 
Work environment includes the possibility of working outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
 

Supplemental Information

City of Abilene Core Values
Respect
 
  • Demonstrating through our actions that we hold ourselves and our citizens in high enough regard to do what we say we will do, in the timeframe we commit to.
  • Recognizing that everyone has dignity and deserves helpful, courteous, and prompt attention.
  • Consistently doing what is necessary, expected, and required, and when able to do so, exceeding expectations.
 
Integrity
 
  • Possessing an unwavering commitment to doing the right things right.
  • Consistently adhering to high professional and ethical standards.
  • Keeping commitments to our citizens, co-workers, and others.
 
Service Above Self
 
  • Being open and approachable to council members, citizens, and our fellow employees at all times.
  • Treating our customers like we would like to be treated.
  • Fostering a servant's heart in ourselves and each other by conscientiously doing what is best for the community in all cases.
  • Passionately committed to serving others.
  • Helping to make our citizens' lives better.
  • Finding ways to say yes.
 
Excellence in All We Do
 
  • Delivering on promises made, taking personal responsibility for achieving community-minded goals.
  • Leading by example, recognizing the importance of working together to meet everyone's needs, treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
  • Sharing resources and information freely.
  • Communicating regularly and honestly with council members, citizens, and employees.
  • Having a can-do attitude.

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Holidays Part-Time employees are paid holiday pay equivalent to their hourly pay rate time the number of hours they are regularly scheduled to work for the following days - New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.   Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons as well as Military Family Leave Entitlements.  Employees are eligible if  they have worked for the City of Abilene for at least one year and 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months.  An employee is required to use applicable accrued leave while on FMLA, then will be in an unpaid status when all applicable accrued leave is exhausted.   Jury Duty Leave When called for  Jury Duty or  as witnesses,  employees receive their regular salary from the City while serving.   Military Leave Will be granted up to 120 hours off with pay to attend a regular training activity.   Retirement All employees except firefighters are members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).  Firefighters are members of the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.  Retirement contributions  are deducted from pay checks each pay period.  Also,  for  full-time and part-time employees participating in TMRS, a death benefit is provided in the amount equal to the employee's annual salary.   Optional Retirement Available through IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide Retirement  Solutions  (NRS)  for additional retirement.  These deductions are pre-taxed.   Paycheck Deposit Options With the City Payroll system, employees can select to have their paycheck direct deposited between up to three different banking accounts and/or facilities.   Workers' Compensation The City provides Workers' Compensation to protect employees from loss of wages due to a job related illness or injury.  In addition, if an employee is temporarily unable to return to work because of this illness or injury, the employee may receive Wage Continuation Benefits.    Employees do not use personal insurance for a work related injury and should report all injuries immediately to your supervisor.  A doctor within the Worker's Compensation network approved by Texas Department of Insurance must be used.   Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provides all full-time, part-time, and temporary employees and their immediate family members up to five (5) counseling sessions per year to help resolve problems such as stress, emotional/mental problems, marital/family problems, financial difficulties, alcohol/drug abuse, work related difficulties, and grief & loss.  Sessions are provided at no cost to the employee.   Section 125 Flex Plan Under the  flexible  spending plan, health and/or dental insurance  premiums may be pre-taxed.  Also money may be set aside, pre-taxed, to cover  out-of-pocket medical expenses or child care expenses.  This is available to full-time and part-time employees.   Voluntary Term Life Insurance (Employee & Spouse) Voluntary  term life  insurance  may be purchased  for employee & spouse coverage, regardless of enrollment in the medical insurance, in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000 or five times  the employee's annual salary.  The spouse's coverage cannot exceed the employee's coverage amount.  An Evidence of Insurability (medical questionnaire) form is required for some levels of coverage.    Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance A $5,000 or a $10,000 term life  insurance  policy  is available  for children, if the  employee selects coverage of voluntary term life for themselves.   Voluntary AD&D Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) is accident insurance paid due to loss of an employee's or dependent's life,  sight,  or limb as  the result of  an accident occurring while covered,  payable regardless of any other insurance.  AD&D is available through payroll deduction and is available to regular full-time and part-time employees.   Dental Insurance Two dental plans are available to  full-time & part-time employees, premiums vary.    Vision Insurance Vision insurance is available to full-time and part-time employees, premiums vary.    Unum Voluntary Benefits Unum offers different products as a payroll deduction for employees:  Whole Life Insurance, Group Critical Insurance and Accident Insurance. See www.unum.com for more information.

01
Do you currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you at least 18 years old?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have more than 6 months experience operating a van or minibus?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you able to work a flexible schedule that could include day, nights, weekends, or holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please describe your experience transporting people.
06
Why should we consider you a candidate?

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Employer
City of Abilene
Department-tx
Community Services
Address
633 Walnut Street

Abilene, 79601
Phone
325-676-6217

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