Back Up Driver (Minibus- Senior Center)

SeniorCenterMini Bus Driver (Back-up)

Operates primarily light mini-buses, vans, and special transportation vehicles for the transportation of elderly, handicapped, and designated populations. Aids and assists riders when boarding and debarking from vehicle and to and from residence or destination as required. Performs related work as required.

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Drive Mini-Bus, Van or other town vehicles based on daily schedule of pick ups; decide routes to take; receive radio calls for follow up pick ups; assist riders into bus and into seat if necessary; secure wheel chair and client in bus; assist clients with 2 groceries bags; follow safe driving rules.
• Make deliveries of mail and other items for department and for Town as necessary.
• Responsible for inspecting vehicle daily report problems to vehicle mechanics and cleaning vehicle daily.
• Drive seniors on special trips for entertainment purposes.
• Responsible for keeping track of ridership, mileage, fuel.
• Contact appropriate staff if there is a accident, injured rider, ill rider, complaint from rider.
• May fill in for dispatcher

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public.

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of experience driving a CDL vehicle or related work experience. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License with a passenger (P) , along with a (F) endorsements and a valid medical card.

The examination may consist of a rating of the training and experience as contained on the application, a written examination, an oral examination, a practical examination or any combination of the aforementioned. The written examination is based on questions similar to those found on DMV CDL License and Passenger Endorsement examinations. Town of Bloomfield conducts pre-employment drug testing incumbents are in a random drug testing.

Town of Bloomfield conducts pre-employment drug testing. Incumbents are in a random drug testing.
To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomfieldct or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a legible copy of a valid Commercial Driver's license. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who may need this information in an alternative format or who may need accommodations during the testing procedure should contact Rosa Matias, ADA Coordinator at 860-769-3544 or atrmatias@bloomfieldct.gov