Full-Time Bus Driver (GrantFTBenefits)

Abingdon, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary:

The Bus Driver is responsible for providing customer friendly safe reliable and timely transportation services in co-ordination with scheduled bus times (weather and traffic permitting). Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and this position as with all positions at Harford County is accountable for integrating Core Values in the execution of responsibilities.

Job Description:

Budgeted Salary: $22.52/Hour

Essential Duties:

Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner maintains daily trip logs and reports accidents/incidents and vehicle defects to management for resolution;
Assists in the maintenance of vehicle fleet by performing established pre- and post-trip inspections including cleaning and refueling assigned vehicle after each trip;
Interacts regularly with public riders and responds calmly and professionally with all conflicts maintains professionalism and positivity;
Drives safely adhering to all established laws rules of the road and Department of Transportation regulations at all times maintaining strict focus on Safety First;
Reports and schedules time off within established guidelines and process

Years of Experience:
Two (2) years experience driving commercial vehicles

Years of Supervisory Experience: N/A

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Certifications Licensures and Examinations: Valid CDL class B-P with Air Brake Endorsement with no more than three points.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations;
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA DOT EPA DNREC and safety codes regulations and requirements or the ability to comprehend and apply such requirements;
Knowledge of safety signs symbols and labels;
Knowledge of standards of confidentiality and ethical practice;
Ability to make decisions and the use of independent judgement;
Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations;
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Ability to provide internal and external customer service in a courteous manor; Basic math such as adding subtracting multiplying and dividing;
Basic computer skills with the ability to utilize software hardware and communication devices to perform tasks;
Attention to detail;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
Ability to maintain composure even in very difficult situations;
Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.

SAFETY:Must comply with all Federal (OSHA) State of Maryland (MOSH) safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies procedures or manual as required for this position.

COMPENSATION:
Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

Overtime
Compensatory time
Shift Differentials

BENEFITS:

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

Health Dental & Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children
Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Notes:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates must pass a physical examination and drug/alcohol screening as required by the Federal Transit Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

Job Description Summary:The Bus Driver is responsible for providing customer friendly safe reliable and timely transportation services in co-ordination with scheduled bus times (weather and traffic permitting). Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and th...