PT Driver - Otsego County, MI : Job Details

Salary: $15.78 HourlyLocation : 1254 Energy Drive Gaylord, MIJob Type: Teamster BUS Part-timeJob Number: 00103Department: BusOpening Date: 08/01/2024DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Transportation Manager is responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer-friendly transportation to the public in the county. Performs ancillary tasks related to record keeping, fueling, vehicle cleaning and safety. Examples of DutiesAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Drives vehicle to transport passengers to various destinations. Provides customer assistance to a variety of passengers ranging from school age to the elderly. Passengers may have special needs or require additional assistance.

Runs routes as written or verbally dispatched.

Complies with all applicable safety requirements, laws, and regulations.

Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post- inspection of vehicle, records any deficiencies and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.

Performs daily maintenance of bus (fueling, adding fluids, etc.).

Maintains a log of trips and number of passengers. Verifies monies, proper fares, fuel, and mileage.

Fuels and cleans vehicle throughout the day or at end of shift or day.

Records and reports any incidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to proper personnel before end of shift.

Notifies bus system management of any safety or maintenance concerns.

Communicates positively with bus patrons.

Supports Bus Aide with appropriate, positive guidance with children.

Attends training and staff meetings as required.

Performs other duties as directed.

Typical QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a bus driver in public transportation.

• The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

• Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class C with passenger endorsement.

• Pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to employment.

• Obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's certification within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment. Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service.

• Considerable knowledge of county roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people including providing service to passengers with special needs and assistance, performing basic arithmetic, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.

• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, bus patrons and the public.

• Ability to learn new technology applicable to the position.

• Skill in the use of specialized vehicle transportation equipment such as chair lifts and securing passengers prior to transport.

Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the field. While in the field, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and radio. The employee must be mobile with the ability to stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs. without assistance and assist special needs passengers. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.While performing the duties of this job the employee works in outdoor weather conditions while driving and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, noxious odors, vibrations from driving a bus and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud. Current Teamsters Bus Union ContactBenefit SummaryPart Time Regular457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation PlanA 457(b) deferred compensation plan is a retirement plan offered by the County, created to allow public employees like you to put aside money from each paycheck toward retirement. We also offer Roth 457(b) accounts within the 457(b) plan.HolidaysNew Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veteran's DayPresident's Day Thanksgiving DayGood Friday Day after Thanksgiving DayMemorial Day Christmas Eve DayIndependence Day Christmas Day New Year's Eve Day1 Floating holiday: may be used anytime during the calendar year.A part-time employee must be regularly scheduled to work on the recognized holiday to be eligible for pro-rated holiday pay. Personal TimeEvery January, all regular full-time and regular part-time employees (on a pro-rated basis) will be credited with personal hours. Employees that work 40 hours per week will be credited with 56 personal leave hours. There is no accumulation, carry over, or payout of personal leave hours. Vacation TimeEach regular full-time and regular part-time employee shall earn, on a pro-rated basis, vacation time as follows: From start date up to and including 5 years of service 10 Days From 6 years and up to and including 10 years of service 15 Days From 11 years of service and up 20 Days Vacation time will be credited to the employee's bank on a bi-weekly basis. Employees can only have up to their base vacation accrued in their vacation bank at any one time and they may not use more than what is currently in their vacation bank. Wellness Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to our on-site wellness room and access to our County membership at Powerhouse Gym. EAP ProgramWe recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and that an investment in your well-being is a sound investment for everyone. We understand that each of us will be faced with a personal problem in our lives. Such common difficulties may or may not impact our work lives, but will certainly affect the satisfaction in our lives. Most personal concerns can be resolved, or their effects minimized, through appropriate assistance. A counselor helps people work through concerns much like a coach helps an athlete improve through supportive, objective feedback and suggestions. The Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is a completely confidential, short-term counseling service, utilizing a practical approach toward problem resolution. Sometimes we are so close to a problem that it becomes hard to look at it, and therefore, we may have a difficult time identifying the solutions. Professional assistance can make the difference between a problem repeating itself, and resolving it for good the first time it occurs. *This is intended as an easy-to-read summary only. It is not a contract.