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Job Description
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Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)
Job Summary
The City of Olathe is looking for someone who enjoys driving a bus and wants to help people get from place to place around the city. Come join a dynamic team at the Olathe Community Center, where you can make a difference!
STARTING SALARY: $18.25/hr
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Bus Driver is responsible for providing assistance and customer service while transporting program participants using a variety of vehicles, including buses. Transportation may be for regular route operations, charters, and private carriage and it may require assisting passengers with baggage, collecting fares or tickets.
Key Responsibilities- Inspects vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure to ensure safe operation; makes minor repairs to vehicle and changes tires.
- Drives vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations; reports delays or accidents; advises passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Parks vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board and may assist with luggage and other passenger needs.
- May collect fares or tickets; records cash receipts and ticket fares and handles according to established procedures.
Qualifications
Experience: Six months to one year related experience is required.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licenses & Certifications: A valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and a favorable driving record are required. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Olathe
Show moreThe City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.
It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.
Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.
If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here. -