CDL Bus Driver - Youth Program

JOB LOCATION

18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013-4823

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hourly Rate: $22.00 Hourly

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future CDL Bus Drivers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.** 

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week.  This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The City of Aurora is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Van/Bus driver to perform transportations service for youth programs various locations in the city of Aurora, Metro Denver and State of Colorado.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates 48 passenger bus
• Transports Aurora program participants to various locations within and sometimes outside the Metropolitan area including the mountains
• Acts as escort to excursion program participants
• Monitors participant for compliance with rules and regulations
• Monitors behavior of participants while in transport
• Purchases tickets, meals and pays for other excursion-related expenses with a City purchasing card or city funds as designated.
• Assists passengers when boarding or disembarking from vehicles
• Assists with packages, supplies or other items as appropriate
• Operates wheelchair lift, wheelchair securement system and assists wheelchair passengers in entering and exiting vehicle
• Completes reports before and after each excursion
• Trouble-shoots minor problems on excursions
• Maintains the vehicles in a safe manner
• Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles as needed
• Responds to emergency first aid when required
• Attends staff meeting, defensive driving courses and other training as assigned
• Informs Fleet Maintenance of safety related maintenance needed or suspected
• Performs pre and post-operative vehicle checks and maintenance
• Completes accident/incident reports as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 

• At least 1-year experience in operation of 20+ passenger van/bus
• At least 1-year experience in working with youth

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving principles and needs of participants.

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Skilled in use of computers with related software

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce
• Read maps, signs and locate addresses qu