Bus Driver

Job Description:

Bus Driver

Description

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Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)

Job Summary

The City of Olathe is looking for someone who enjoys driving a bus and wants to help people get from place to place around the city. Come join a dynamic team at the Olathe Community Center, where you can make a difference!

STARTING SALARY: $18.25/hr

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Bus Driver is responsible for providing assistance and customer service while transporting program participants using a variety of vehicles, including buses. Transportation may be for regular route operations, charters, and private carriage and it may require assisting passengers with baggage, collecting fares or tickets.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure to ensure safe operation; makes minor repairs to vehicle and changes tires.
• Drives vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations; reports delays or accidents; advises passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Parks vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board and may assist with luggage and other passenger needs.
• May collect fares or tickets; records cash receipts and ticket fares and handles according to established procedures.

Qualifications

Experience: Six months to one year related experience is required.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and a favorable driving record are required.