Substitute Bus Operator

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 $22.77- $30.74 per hour with a hiring range of $ $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be 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 pre-trip and post-trip 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

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

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications

• A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with P passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions required.
• Possession of a Class B CDL learner's permit prior to start date, with the ability to obtain a class B CDL with a P passenger endorsement within two (2) months of hire date may substitute. COLT will provide necessary training to obtain Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification, or have ability to obtain certifications within six (6) months of hire date.

The CDL license training is subject to the condition that you must repay the City of Loveland three thousand dollars, $3,000.00 in the event you resign or you are terminated for cause within twenty-four (24) months after your starting date with the City. In such event, you irrevocably authorize repayment of the cost by set-off from any final