What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus driver full time position at City of Hillsdale?
City of Hillsdale
Dial-A-Ride Driver
Summary
Transport people safely from one place to another on a City of Hillsdale transit bus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Drivers are generally required the ability to perform the following:
- Drive safely along designated routes.
- Obey traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations.
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations.
- Collect fares.
- Assist passengers with disabilities to get on the bus.
- Communicate with passengers and employers regarding delays or any issues along a route.
- Check the bus tires, lights, and oil when needed for basic maintenance.
- Clean busses on a daily basis.
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Education, Training, and Certification
- Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement.
- Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalent.
- Experience preferred.
- Position requires random drug and alcohol testing under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Group health insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Paid time-off
- Employer match defined contribution
- Short and long-term disability
The City of Hillsdale does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hillsdale, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Passenger Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
- CDL (Preferred)
- CDL B (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
