Substitute Bus Operator - Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Transports City of Loveland residents which includes seniors persons with disabilities general public and students in a skillful caring responsible and safe manner. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor. The salary range for this position is$22.76 $30.75per hour with a hiring range of$22.76 $26.76 depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a substitute position with varying hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides superior customer service to a diverse population of clients.
• Safely transports passengers either in transit or paratransit vehicles.
• Assures all passengers are treated in a respectful friendly manner while encouraging a safe environment.
• Daily performs pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections and records the results on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR).
• Communicates any vehicle deficiency to the Operations Supervisor.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May be assigned to bus cleaning rotation which consists of moving buses into the shop facility loose item collection exterior window cleaning (time permitting) exterior mirror cleaning and running the bus through the bus wash (weather permitting).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education:

• Passenger Assistance Techniques including sensitivity training for persons with disabilities drug and alcohol awareness and defensive driving desired.

Preferred Experience:

• Some experiencerelated to transporting passengers and/or working with the disabled is highly desirable.

Certifications:

Must hold:

• A valid Class A or B Commercial Drivers license with P passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

or

• Class A or B CDL with no air brake restrictions with P passenger endorsement permit by the start date and obtain P passenger endorsement within 2 months of hire.

or

• Class A or B CDL learners permit with passenger endorsement permit by the start date and obtain a class B CDL with a P passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 2 months of hire.

COLT will provide necessary training to obtain class B Commercial Drivers license with passenger endorsement.

Must hold:

• Current certification in CPR and First Aid

or

• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire date

COLT will provide necessary training.

The CDL license training is subject to the condition that you must repay the City of Loveland three thousand dollars $3000.00 in the event you resign or you are terminated for cause within twentyfour 24 months after your starting date with the City. In such event you irrevocably authorize repayment of the cost by setoff from any final payment of compensation or reimbursement due to you from the City. Any remaining balance shall be paid in certified funds within thirty 30 days of such resignation or termination date.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Superior customer service skills.
• Make sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Follow instructions and communications in both oral and written form.
• Communicate in a positive friendly and professional manner with passengers staff and the general public.
• Technical ability to safely operate all COLT transit vehicles operate controls pedals levers and switches found on transit vehicles read gauge and assess the safe operational condition of vehicles.
• Transport passengers to predetermined fixed route stops and scheduled paratransit locations; assist passengers in getting on and off transit vehicles; ability to safely operate a wheelchair lift.
• Complete daily tasks including inspection of vehicles to verify that the vehicle is functioning properly.
• Make recommendations on vehicle maintenance as required; operate a twoway radio and use proper radio communications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposureto hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster fire flood blizzard etc..

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations the worldfamous Valentine Remail Program and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts brewery foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions professional hockey events endless community recreation and open space opportunities art and sculpture shows and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an awardwinning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020 Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governors Award for Downtown Excellence is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program various opportunities for growth and development and an exceptional worklife balance.

A vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty where you belong!

Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in EVerify. In accordance with EVerify requirements upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EVerify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit EVerify for more information.

A driving record and criminal history background check including a criminal sex offender search will be obtained preemployment. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including postoffer drug screening and previous employer safety performance request.