SENIOR BUS DRIVER (FULL-TIME)

The City of Santa of Santa Fe Springs Community Services Department is seeking a highly-motivated individual for the position of Senior Bus Driver.

PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment is scheduled to close on December 5th at 5pm. As such, interested Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

First Application Review: The week of December 2nd.

Employment Type: Full-time position represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs City Employees Association.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Under direct supervision, skillfully operates multi-passenger van or bus in a safe and lawful manner.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives direct supervision from the Program Coordinator II and/or Community Services Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Held in Common:
Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.
Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.
Works cooperatively with other City employees.
Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.
B. Essential Job Specific Duties: Skillfully operates multi-passenger van or bus in a safe and lawful manner.
Provides transportation to senior and disabled patrons to and from various locations.
Interacts with passengers in a professional and courteous manner.
Assists patrons entering and exiting the vehicle including the elderly and handicapped with wheelchairs.
Assists passengers with packages.

C. Other Job Specific Duties:
Provides transportation to city affiliated clubs and committees for city sponsored programs.
Fuels vehicles.
Adds fluids.
Performs routine safety checks.
Performs vehicle housekeeping maintenance; washes buses, sweeps and mops inside of buses.
Maintains time schedule for all assigned trips.
Prepares daily reports and keeps records.
Performs related duties as required.


REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• California Motor Vehicle rules and requirements governing operation of public passenger carrying vehicles.
  
• Motor vehicle laws relating to safe practices and operation of equipment.
  
• Operation of motor vehicles.
  Safe driving practices; traffic laws.
  
• City roads and highways.
  
• Basic mathematics.
  Modern office procedures and equipment including computers.
  

Ability To:

• Safely operate large passenger carrying vehicles.
  
• Interact with passengers in a professional and courteous manner.
  
• Operate hydraulic lift.
  
• Follow written and oral instructions.
  
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  
• Keep records and prepare reports.
  
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  
• Operate and use modern office equipment.
  Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California.
  
• Two (2) years experience driving a vehicle requiring a Commercial Class C Driver's License.
  
• A valid State of California Commercial Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement, no points in at least three (3) years.
  
• Current Medical Certificate.
  

NEPOTISM POLICY:
Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is primarily performed in a transit bus.
• Noise level is moderate.
• Exposure to chemicals, gases, odors, and gases.
• Works with and around machinery having moving parts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand, walk, and bend.
• Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders.
• Hear and speak both in person and on the telephone.
• Use hands and fingers to operate transit vehicle.
• See well enough to drive.
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete and submit a city application on-line. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City on-line application. To apply, click on the link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account.

METHOD OF SELECTION:
Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.

ACCOMMODATION:
If you require special testing and/or interview accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.

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Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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• City of Santa Fe Springs

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