CDL Bus Driver

JOB LOCATION
30 N Del Mar Cir Aurora, Colorado 80011-8256
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
**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.**
Hourly Rate: $22.00 Hourly
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.
The City of Aurora is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Van/Bus driver to perform transportations service for Adults in our day trip program to various locations in the city of Aurora, Metro Denver and State of Colorado.
This is a temporary, part-time position with no benefits. Hours vary from 10-35 hours per week, Sunday-Saturday.
Perks included with this position:
Free admission and meals to all events, museums, theater, tours dining adventures and all other trip destinations.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates 24 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 need and sanitizes often per Covid Protocol
• 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 Adults and Seniors

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 quickly
• Operate a 24-passenger bus on city streets and occasional mountain roads
• Perform the tasks assigned in a patient and courteous manner
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver License
• Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B Certification with P2 Passenger endorsement Required
• Current CDL Medical Certification
• Air Brake Certifications (preferred but not required)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (preferred)

This position offers excursions from 4 hours per shift to possible 11 hours per shift depending on the destination.
Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds
• Some walking and standing to assist passengers
• Some pushing, pulling flexing, climbing, bending, kneeling and crouching to operate wheelchair lift and secure wheelchairs with tie downs
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees, participants and venue personnel
• Foot/eye coordination to operated van/bus
• Clear vision to read instructions, traffic markings and vehicle gauges

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with some exposure to dust and noise

Equipment Used:

• Operates a bus/van
• This position will require the incumbent to use personal cell phone in the course of their employment

For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.