Motor Vehicle Operator (Bus Driver) - Community Recreation, PMRF

Skills and Knowledge: Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, heavy, and equipped with air brakes Knowledge to make difficult judgements concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance to be maintained from other vehicles Knowledge to select legal routes Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters Skills in selecting alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other delaying conditions Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations Ability to operated power takeoff devices Posses or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's license Responsibilities: Receive instruction from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, cargo or passengers to be transported, purpose of trip, deadlines to be met, and any special information Driving proficiency is assessed in terms of safe and expeditious completion of assigned jobs Responsible for selecting routes and obeying traffic laws and safety regulations May personally load or be responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of bulky, cumbersome cargo Physical Effort and Working Conditions: Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing up May frequently lift merchandise, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads