Bus Driver


Department: Parks and Recreation
Status: Hourly, Part-Time
Hours: Hours will vary

 

DEPARTMENT       Parks and Recreation Department

REPORTS TO          Parks and Recreation Director

 

GENERAL PURPOSE

The employee will transport passengers (campers, students, chaperones, etc.), ensure adherence to safety rules, and may assist passengers in boarding or exiting. The employee will work under the supervision of the Department Director. The employee also will assist in other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

 

Must have a valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License with Bus and Passenger endorsements.

 

Must be willing to work odd hours (late nights, weekends, and holidays).

 

Must be a self starter and a highly motivated individual.

 

Must meet strict deadlines/schedules.

 

Must cooperate with other employees as well as external customers and the public.

 

Must be responsible for the safety of others.

 

Must be able to get along with other employees as well as participants within Parks and Recreation Department Programs. Should also be able to maintain effective relationship with outside professionals relating to the programs and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND LICENSES

Experience driving a school bus or other commercial passenger vehicle.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Follow safety rules as passengers board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.

 

Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

 

Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.

 

Maintain order among passengers during trips to ensure safety.

 

Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

 

Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.

 

Drive gasoline- or diesel-powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and Parks and Recreation activities.

 

Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.

 

Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.

 

Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

 

Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

 

Assist, fill in, and perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Climbing, hearing, sitting for long periods of time, speech, and vision.
  • Requires repetitive movement
  • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
  • Includes exposure to contaminants
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
  • Includes exposure to disease or infections
  • Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
  • Requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment
  • Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions
  • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

City of Ocean Springs Employment Application

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  • Completion of the Employment Application is required, even if you include your resume.
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Employment History

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  • I understand that this Application is valid for 12 months for the position selected on Page One. I also understand that this Application, any attachments, and test papers become the property of the City of Ocean Springs (the City) upon submission and will not be returned to me, the applicant.
  • I understand that possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure that I will be invited to the next phase of the process. Likewise, I understand that completing and passing City testing (if applicable) does not guarantee that I will receive an interview or an offer of employment.
  • I understand that I must bring and show valid government-issued photo ID for positive identification for employment testing.
  • I understand that hiring and compensation decisions are contingent upon approval of the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen.
  • I understand that, per Civil Service Rule 20, any person employed by the City of Ocean Springs shall reside within a 50-mile radius of the City of Ocean Springs within the first six months of employment.
  • I understand that, per Miss. Code Ann. 21-31-15 (2011), all applicants for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he/she resides.
  • I understand that the City of Ocean Springs is a Drug-Free Workplace, and that the City requires post-offer drug/alcohol testing prior to employment, and conducts post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random drug/alcohol testing during employment.
  • I understand that the City of Ocean Springs participates in the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program and that, upon hire, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required original documentation. I understand that my identity and employment eligibility will be verified if I am offered and accept employment.
  • I understand that all employees are hired as probationary ‘at-will’ employees, meaning that employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause; that employees on new-hire probation are not covered by civil service; and that successful completion of the new-hire probationary period by a full-time employee results in civil service status, but does not guarantee continuation of employment. I also understand that part-time and temporary positions are always ‘at-will’ and do not obtain civil service status.
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Having made application for employment with the City of Ocean Springs, I hereby authorize the City to research and make inquiry of my history and records including financial, academic, military, employment, judicial, criminal, driving record, personal references, and/or online social networking pages. I further authorize the release of all such information to the City, and I agree that such organizations, persons, and others shall not be held liable for such information or damages that may result from furnishing the information requested. I understand my rights under the Privacy Act of 1974, with regard to access and disclosure of records, and I waive these rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the City of Ocean Springs for the application and employment process. 
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