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City of Gainesville, GA

Special Event Bus CDL Operator Day, Evening & Weekend Hours Available

City of Gainesville, GA, Gainesville, Georgia, United States, 30501


Salary:

$35.00 Hourly

Location :

Gainesville, GA

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Number:

00830

Department:

Community Service Center

Division:

Hall Area Transit

Opening Date:

02/08/2024

Summary

Seasonal Position Seasonal And Year Round Opportunities

Operating Hours Limited Hours are Available Y

ear

RoundSpecial Events and Evening Service Only

Operates a trolley bus to transport passengers to dining, recreational and entertainment centers.Job Duties

Transports the general public, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and other passengers to special event sites.

Assists passengers in boarding and disembarking from vehicles.

Ensures safety of passengers while riding on transit system.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School or G.E.D.

One year minimum experience in driving a van preferred.

Insurance requires minimum age of 21.

Licenses and Certifications:

Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement is required. However, in the absence of the Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement, the candidate must have a Class B Commercial Driver's permit and then must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement within 6 months from the date of hire. Candidate must also have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

CPR Certification desirable.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the geography of the Gainesville and Hall County including major streets and landmarks.

Knowledge of safe driving techniques.

Knowledge of automotive and equipment repair and maintenance.

Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with elderly and handicapped members of the general public.

Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Ability to provide assistance in boarding and disembarking from vans.

Supplemental Information

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including mainline buses, vans, and calculators. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for medium work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of service notices, orders, schedules, assignment sheets, maps, informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods/procedures. Requires the ability to prepare service notices, correspondence, work assignments, manifests, route descriptions, ride and time check sheets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and utilize and determine percentages.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes while operating a mainline bus, van, calculator, and bill and coin counting machines.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as mainline buses, vans, calculators, and bill and coin counting machines. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress in daily work activities, and considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Not Applicable (P/T Positions)