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Lead Bus Driver - Senior Ctr

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Town of Trumbull

Trumbull, CT (In Person)

$57,762 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Lead Bus Driver - Senior Ctr Town of Trumbull - 4.1 Trumbull, CT Job Details Full-time $27.77 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Staff supervision Management Pre-trip inspection protocols Public transportation cleaning Working with individuals with disabilities Transporting special needs passengers Automotive preventive maintenance inspections Passenger loading and unloading procedures Managing public transportation fleets Safety regulations Service scheduling Staff scheduling Adhering to traffic regulations Team scheduling Mid-level Performing regular vehicle safety checks Wheelchair mobility assistance Working with seniors Staff training Personal transportation assistance Front desk Passenger pickup and drop-off Bus incident reporting Passenger safety regulations Full Job Description JOB DescriptionUnder the general direction of the Director of Human Services the Lead Bus Driver will coordinate, schedule and provide transportation services for patrons of the Trumbull Senior Center by operating buses on a regular basis as well as scheduling trips both for themselves and for other Part Time Senior Center Bus Drivers.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
General Statement of DutiesOperate a 14-passenger bus safely, in accordance with traffic regulations and town policy.

Transport residents safely from one destination to the next, often making frequent or scheduled stops.

Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers.

Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus. Assist passengers with special needs in wheelchairs and walkers to be safely transport in the bus. Maintain a clean and orderly bus interior.

Report any accidents, incidents, or mechanical problems to the appropriate departments or authorities.

Alert staff with concerns about the health and safety of riders.

Participate in in-service training as required by state regulations.

Schedule driver trainings and trains new drivers on proper procedures.

Register, schedule, and assist eligible residents with their transportation needs. Such as rides to the senior center, medical appointments, and shopping trips. Communicate with office staff and other drivers as needed to coordinate routes and schedules.

Manage driver schedules, handle complaints and verify client eligibility.

Collaborate with staff to schedule leisure trips for seniors. Fill in at the front desk and perform other duties as needed. Open and close the facility when scheduled. Performs related work as required and/or requested by the Human Services Director.

Supervision Works under the direction of the Director.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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INFORMATION ON THIS EXAMINATIONPARTS
WEIGHTSExperience & Training 100%The weight of the examination will be 100% experience and training . The candidates will be ranked based on their experience and training as it relates to the required experience and training for this position based on the information contained in their employment application, the supplemental questionnaire if applicable and any attachments they provide. This examination will be conducted for the Town of Trumbull by the Trumbull Civil Service Board within the authority of Section 7-413 of the 1959 revision of the State of CT General Statutes. Please notify the Civil Service office in advance of the examination of any disability which may require special accommodation. Anyone claiming Veterans' Preference must bring original DD 214 document. As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In addition, any offer of employment is subject to the applicant successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and physical. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.