Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT

SALARY

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Safe and Efficient minibus Operation:
  • Operate a minibus with utmost safety and efficiency by utilizing an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
  • Adhere to all traffic regulations, following designated routes, and ensuring timely delivery of passengers while maintaining an effective schedule.
• Passenger Assistance:
  • Always provide attentive and courteous assistance to passengers. 
  • Help with boarding and disembarking, addressing questions or concerns, and ensuring that individuals, especially those with special needs, have a comfortable and supportive experience throughout their journey.
• Accurate Reporting via Mobile Data Terminals (MDT):
  • Complete required reports and log trip details accurately using Mobile Data Terminals.
  • Enter real-time data, maintaining clear and precise records, and supporting effective communication with the dispatch team
• Effective Two-Way Radio Communication.
  • Maintain continuous two-way radio contact to ensure smooth coordination with dispatch and other team members.
  • This duty requires prompt and clear communication, adherence to established protocols, and timely updates regarding any changes or issues during service delivery.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the minibus is kept clean and presentable by performing routine cleaning tasks including but not limited to:
  • Tidying the interior.
  • Sanitizing surfaces.
  • Maintaining the overall appearance of the vehicle.
  • Contribute to a safe and pleasant environment for passengers.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of streets and public facilities in the city.
  • Knowledge of basic two-way radio communication and speak in a clear manner.
  • Skill to operate a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT).
  • Skill in making simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting maps, and Global Positioning System (GPS).
  • Skill in responding to/applying established procedures for emergency situations.
  • Skill in operating a two-way radio.
  • Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
  • Ability to be empathetic and cognizant of problems and needs regarding the elderly and citizens with
  • disabilities.
  • Ability to maneuver a special transit vehicle safely through traffic.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
  • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to driving, seeing, carrying, pushing and
  • writing.
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Incumbent is subject to infectious disease hazards.
  • Push a Wheelchair, lift/carry grocery bags, and bending to place wheelchair constraints daily.

  • Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Six months related experience - Customer service, bus driver, taxi service or equivalent
  • Class B Drivers License

  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bi-Lingual a plus
  • One year driving experience.

  • Employment Screenings Required:

  • Criminal background check
  • MVR
  • Physical
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • HPE

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.