Municipal Bus Drivers (Department of Public Transportation) Position Available In Rockland, New York

Municipal Bus Drivers (Department of Public Transportation)

Type:

Rockland County Government Salary/Pay Rate:

$22.15/hour

Posted Date:

11/20/2024 12:42 PM is looking for Municipal Bus Drivers to fill anticipated vacancies. Some positions will be relief and flexibility in scheduling should be expected with evening and/or weekend hours included. This is routine work within a municipal bus service involving the safe transportation of passengers through the skilled operation of a motor vehicle defined as a bus by the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The work requires interacting with and assisting passengers, including those with special needs and senior citizens, as well as recording of fare collection through a mobile data computer (MDC). The work also requires physical assistance to passengers, including the securing of wheelchairs, walkers and scooters. Incidental duties related to bus operation are usually performed and other kinds of work may be assigned when not operating a bus, provided it is occasional or limited to basic laboring tasks. The work is performed under general supervision, but according to strictly prescribed procedures. Does related work as required. Good knowledge of the operation of passenger vehicles; demonstrated skill in operating a motor vehicle used as a bus; good knowledge of basic math skills in order to make change for customers; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; familiarity with the Vehicle and Traffic Law and regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles as they pertain to passenger transportation; good judgment; dependability; good physical condition as prescribed by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B or C with Passenger (P) Endorsement Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and two (2) years of CDL licensed driving experience

NOTE:

The appointing authority shall have the responsibility for verification of the appropriate driver license for the vehicle(s) being operated as well as ensuring that any additional requirements imposed by Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as specified in Part 6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles are met.

Salary and Benefits:

$22.15/hour ($22.71/hour in 2025) How to

Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County application or send a resume to Tony D’Antoni at: Position open until filled.