Part Time Van/Bus Driver

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.

• 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

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