Job description

CITY OF EUSTIS, FLORIDA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PART-TIME BUS DRIVER

The City is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under general supervision, will transport children to and from schools and recreational activities sponsored by the City of Eustis Parks and Recreation Department. Employee picks up children at predetermined locations. This is a part time position, amount of hours will vary from 10 to 15 per week.

EXAMPLES OF MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED – Drive and operate a 29 passenger and a 45 passenger bus to transport children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Transport children from schools to after school recreational locations;
• Pick up and drop off children at designated locations;
• Drive children to field trips, sporting events, and other activities;
• Before stopping, operate stop sign and flashing lights on bus to alert traffic;
• Check the bus tires, lights, and oil and do other basic maintenance;
• Follow a planned route on a time schedule;
• Work with onboard staff to ensure children stay in their seat at all times;
• Follow traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations;
• Follow safety procedures to make sure passengers are safe;
• Listen to alerts about bad weather;
• Carefully navigate roads and watch for debris, wet or slippery road conditions;
• Report accidents immediately;
• Call police during an emergency.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS –

• Knowledge, ability, and skill to operate safely a 29 passenger bus and a 45 passenger bus on a daily basis;
• Ability to work with minimal driving instructions, adhere to all driving laws and the ability to read, write, and navigate to different locations;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills –
Ability to work with the general public of all ages tactfully and effectively; ability to maintain records and reports; ability to work independently; ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the public; ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, some weekends and holidays approximately 10 to 15 hours per week, depending on programming schedule.

Working Hours – Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (After School Fun-Zone Program); Additional flexibility beyond these hours is preferred; Occasional availability for weekday evenings and weekends is also preferred to support a variety of Recreation Programs.

Physical Demands – This is continual light work. Requires frequent driving for long periods of time; lifting 50+ pounds and carrying/pushing/pulling 50+ pounds; good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination; good eyesight, hearing and speech; working in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) for long periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications – Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a Florida “C” CDL with passenger bus endorsement and have an acceptable driving record. Must pass a background check and required drug & alcohol screening. Must specify hours available at time of application. Only candidates that meet the licensing and hours requirements will be considered. Previous bus driving experience preferred.

Salary Range – $15.06 per hour. Only applicants with the most job-related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with more extensive education, training, or experience. Final candidates may be required to pass a drug test and are offered a conditional offer of employment contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check including criminal history, driver’s license check, & medical exam. Please read important section below.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL CLOSED BY THE CITY

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF EUSTIS
P.O. Drawer 68 (109-A E Orange Ave)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Eustis, FL 32727-0068
Minorities/Females/Disabled Phone – 352-483-5472
Florida Drug Free Workplace FAX – 352-483-0492
Veterans Preference Employer E-Mail – personnel@ ci.eustis.fl.us

IMPORTANT: Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date (see above). The City may close positions that are posted with an “Open” closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City’s application is required. After submitting an interest request via a career site, you should receive an email with the application link and further instructions from Human Resources. If you do not receive an email from Human Resources within one
(1) business day, contact 352-483-5472 or personnel@ ci.eustis.fl.us. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8:00 am to
5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at www.eustis.org or call us at 352-483-5472. Under Fla. Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny.

The City of Eustis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. The City provides Veteran’s Preference per FS 295.07. When a preference-eligible applicant receives notice of a hiring decision and believes that he or she was not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, the applicant may file a written complaint requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such complaint shall be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice is received by the preference-eligible applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must complete a City of Eustis application identifying themselves as an eligible veteran and submit FDVA form VP-1, VP-2, or VP-3 along with documentation, as soon as possible (contact HR for forms). The City encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation to the extent provided by law. If accommodation is needed for applicant testing, please inform the City, prior to the testing date.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 2PM

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.06 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Bus Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class C CDL with passenger endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person

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