Bus Driver-TE

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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

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.

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 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.
 
Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, nights, and weekends.
 
Work environment includes the possibility of working outdoors in extreme heat and cold.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.