Bus Driver

CLASS SUMMARY:
This is the first of seven levels in the Transportation series. Incumbents transport customers in a large passenger vehicle. Responsibilities may include driving a large bus or van on an assigned route; inspecting assigned vehicle for cleanliness and safety; performing routine, minor vehicle maintenance; selling tickets and collecting fares; and maintaining records of activities.

1. Drives a bus for the purpose of transporting riders to applicable locations, including special events.
2. Performs pre- and post bus inspection activities to identify maintenance needs.
3. Performs routine cleaning activities.
4. Sells tickets and collects fares.
5. Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Commercial Driver’s License with P Endorsement

• Safe driving principles and practices;
• Cleaning principles and practices;
• Basic maintenance inspection principles;
• Cash handling techniques;
• Customer service principles;
• Recordkeeping principles.

• Customer service principles;
• Reading maps to following routes;
• Conducting bus inspections and recognizing defects;
• Completing forms, reports, and or logs;
• Performing cleaning duties;
• Handling cash;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.