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JOB TITLE

Bus Driver

FLSA STATUS

Non- Exempt

DEPARTMENT

Administration Effective Date:

08/26

REPORTS TO:

Property Manager Primary Responsibilities:

The Bus Driver is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a loving and safe environment for all our residents, while helping each of them to achieve their maximum potential. We are committed to being a resource for the families of our residents who have entrusted us with their care. We will empower our staff by providing them with a motivating and supportive work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1) Drive the community vehicle (14 passenger van, no CDL needed) to safely transport residents. 2) Ensure the vehicle is clean and presentable. 3) Monitor vehicle performance and schedule needed maintenance. 4) Monitor and complete fleet and maintenance check list. 5) Ensure residents are complying with safety standards getting on and off bus. 6) Greet and interact warmly with our residents. 7) Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

1) Clean driving record (past 5 years). 2) At least (2) two years of experience driving the bus. 3) Friendly and courteous. 4) Competent in organizational, time management skills. 5) Maintain and encourage a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters cooperation. 6) Ability to handle stressful situations and work well under pressure. 7) Ability to recognize and communicate problems with property manager.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described herein 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 individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to touch, handle and feel, and is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Works in both interior and external areas with exposure to season-related weather conditions. Requires walking, standing, and sitting up to 100% of the time. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc.

Pay:

$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Predictably flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person This position will be approximately 5-10 hours per week with a predictably flexible schedule based on that month's Activity Calendar. Majority of hours are scheduled in between 9am - 5pm with a few occasional evenings. No CDL license is needed, it is a 14 passenger shuttle van.

Pay:

$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person