Job Title: Shuttle Bus Driver POSITION SUMMARY: Bus drivers transport people between various placesincluding, work, school, and shopping malls. Some drive regular routes, and others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours. They drive a range of vehicles, from 15-passenger buses to 60-foot articulated buses. DESCRIPTION Bus drivers typically do the following: Pre-Trip Inspections/Post Trip Inspections Check the bus tires, lights, and oil and do other basic maintenance Keep the bus clean and presentable to the public Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations Follow a planned route according to a time schedule Help disabled/Senior Citizen passengers get on and off the bus Obey traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations Follow procedures to make sure they and all passengers are safe Keep passengers informed of possible delays Local transit /Senior Citizens Bus Drivers: follow a daily schedule while transporting people on regular routes along city or suburban streets. They usually stop frequently, often every few blocks and when a passenger requests a stop. Some large transit agencies may require bus drivers to submit traffic data for analysis. Local transit drivers typically do the following: Collect bus fares, sometimes making change for passengers Answer questions about schedules, routes, and transfer points Report accidents or other traffic disruptions to a central dispatcher, and follow directions when using an alternate route Intercity bus drivers transport passengers between cities or towns, sometimes crossing state lines. They may travel between distant cities or between towns only a few miles apart. They usually pick up and drop off passengers at bus stations. Increasingly, intercity buses are using curbside locations in downtown urban areas instead of stations. Intercity drivers typically do the following: Ensure all passengers have a valid ticket to ride the bus May sell tickets to passengers when there are unsold seats available Keep track of when and at what stops passengers get on or off the bus Follow a central dispatchers instruction when taking an alternate route Help passengers load or unload baggage Charter bus drivers, sometimes called motor coach drivers transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours. Their schedule and route are generally arranged by a trip planner for the convenience of the passengers, who often are on vacation. Motor coach drivers are occasionally away for long periods of time because they usually stay with vacationers for the length of the trip. Motor coach drivers typically do the following: Listen to and sometimes address passenger complaints Ensure the tour stays on schedule Help passengers load or unload baggage Account for all passengers before leaving a location Sometimes act as tour guides for passengers Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities. School bus drivers transport students to and from school and other activities. On school days, drivers pick up students in the morning and return them home or to the designated bus stop in the afternoon. School bus drivers also drive students on field trips and to sporting events and other activities. Some drivers work at schools in other occupations, such as janitors, cafeteria workers, or mechanics, between morning and afternoon trips. School bus drivers typically do the following: Watch traffic an people carefully to ensure the safety of children getting on and off the bus Take care of the needs of children with disabilities Keep order and safety on the school bus Understand and enforce the school systems rules regarding student conduct Report disciplinary problems to the school district or parents REQUIREMENTS High School or equivalent . Valid G drivers license required with current Medical Examiner Certificate. Must obtain certified training to drive coach from driver instruction or qualified trainer Understand and carry out both written and oral instructions. Reporting to work mentally and physically fit to perform safely, responsibly, productively and reliably. Able to lift 15 lbs. or more. Perform physical labor to include lifting, pulling, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, stretching and working for long period standing or walking, climbing up and down 4 step. Maintain cooperative working relationships through the use of courtesy and respect with others. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS Sitting (when driving bus/vehicle). Standing (6-8 hours). Walking (6-8 hours). Lifting (11-20 lbs). Carrying (11-20 lbs). Pushing (1-10 lbs.) Pulling (1-10 lbs.) Bending (frequent), stooping (occasional), Crawling (not required), kneeling (occasional), climbing (occasional), reaching (frequent), hearing (continuous), talking (occasional), seeing (continuous), driving (occasional). Must be neat, clean, polite, and possess a pleasant outgoing personality. Must have the ability to be interesting, informative, and people oriented. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks and reference check. In addition to the following health screens: Pre-Employment Drug Testing Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance to be renewed annually