Bus Driver - United, United States - Chimes

    Chimes
    Chimes United, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Summary:

    Performs functions related to driving vehicles to transport passengers to various locations. Position requires strong interpersonal skills and compassion and respect for persons with disabilities.

    Essential Functions:
    • Operate a 44 Passenger bus daily
    • Transport passengers to various destinations
    • Comply with bus service schedule established in contract with the Government
    • Ensure identifying markers/signs are on outside of vehicle
    • Assist passengers as needed with luggage
    • Maintain required reports including daily rider count and trip/mileage log
    • Work without assistance to complete assignments
    • Use and care for equipment properly following all safety requirements
    • Use technology for the completion of specified job duties
    • Attend work regularly according to assigned work schedule
    • Follow instructions and comply with contract specifications
    • Attend and participate in all meetings and activities to facilitate professional development
    • Work cooperatively with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
    • Pass and comply with rules for the site, security and safety guidelines, and Chimes District of Columbia Rules for the Workplace, and ensure others do the same
    Secondary Functions:
    • Perform other duties and tasks as needed
    *Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

    Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:
    • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
    • Ability to go up and down stairs
    • Ability to get into and out of truck
    • Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop
    • Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions
    • Ability to see details on the floor, above the head, or on surfaces
    Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited direct supervision
    • Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
    • Ability to make decisions and solve problems with business needs in mind
    • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
    • Ability to organize, plan, implement, review and revise
    • Ability to provide quality service and employee focused, outcome oriented products
    • Ability to provide guidance, direction, and technical support to staff
    • Ability to use integrity and ethical standards in job performance
    • Ability to understand technical written material and use technological applications
    • Ability to report problems or relate information
    • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
    • Ability to type, use a telephone, computer, and computer software
    • Ability to use and care for equipment
    • Ability to manipulate numbers
    • Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
    • Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
    • Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
    • Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
    • Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule as required
    • Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
    • Ability to work with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
    • Ability to comply with dress code and personal hygiene standards
    • Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures
    Other requirements:
    • Valid drivers license from state of residence and ability to drive
    • Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
    • License must have been valid for at least 3 years
    • Acceptable driving record as determined by Agencys insurance carrier and by Chimes DC policies and procedures
    • Bus driver must be at least 25 years old
    • Candidates with disabilities preferred
    • US Citizenship required
    Education:
    • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
    • Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
    • Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements associated with tasks performed
    • Knowledge of governing supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals or other established guidelines
    Experience:
    • Experience driving bus preferred
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    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)