Bus Driver

CITY OF AMARILLO • Amarillo, TX • 3h ago

Hours/Days: Will work 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Saturday. Days off during the week will vary. Must report to work on time, report all absences according to policy, and have no unexcused absences.

Job Description: Imagine a career where you can serve your community and help others in need. Where a small interaction can brighten someones day and you have the opportunity to make a difference. As a City of Amarillo driver, you are responsible for keeping yourself and the citizens of Amarillo safe while providing public transportation.

At the City of Amarillo, we provide employees the opportunity to receive the valuable training and resources needed to help obtain your CDL. As an employee, you will have professional growth opportunities and generous benefits. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, join our team today!

The Bus Driver/Van Operator will perform a variety of tasks which include:

Driving a vehicle, following all traffic laws, in a manner that will prevent any chargeable accidents, incidents, or passenger injuries.

Safely operating a vehicle in all @types of weather and road conditions

Issuing day passes for passengers and tracking passenger counts and @types.

Completing daily pre/post-trip vehicle inspections

Reporting all vehicle or equipment defects to the appropriate person promptly.

Providing limited assistance to persons with disabilities

Benefits we offer:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms

Education Reimbursement and more!

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to work independently in the absence of supervisory personnel.

Ability to make sound decisions under stress and think clearly in emergencies.

Ability to effectively deal with personal danger including exposure to angry, ill, or violent persons.

Ability to safely drive all Transit Department vehicles including vehicles over 30 in length.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to operate computers and other basic office equipment.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population of persons.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to respond tactfully in every situation.

Knowledge of all city, and state driving laws, and ordinances.

Ability to become proficient in the use of each @type of wheelchair lift and mobility device securements.

Licenses/Certification Required Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience.

Must have a valid Texas drivers license or a Commercial Drivers License with a P endorsement or be willing to obtain your CDL with a P endorsement.

If holding a CDL without the P endorsement, this must be obtained before orientation.

Must be able to pass a standard Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.

Preferred

Qualifications/Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, stoop, stand, crawl, sit, hear, crouch, feel, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, and see. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

EEO/ADA

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonabl

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