Bus Driver; Recreation Leader

The City of Emeryville's Community Services Department is seeking customer-service oriented people interested in working on an on-call basis providing transportation for seniors to various locations and attractions within the San Francisco Bay Area. Drivers assist passengers to board/unboard the bus. Hours vary based on scheduled excursions and will not exceed 16 hours per week.

• Drive seniors with a City furnished 15-passenger EV bus to and from the Emeryville Senior Center to various locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
• Greet passengers in a cheerful manner; assist passengers in and out of the City vehicle
• Maintain order on the bus
• Observe all traffic, City/Department, and other applicable rules and regulations
• Report any mechanical problems or damage to immediate supervisor
• Check and maintain cleanliness of bus interior
• Empty trash container
• Fuel and check/inspect fluid levels prior to each trip
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Able to safely operate a 15-passenger bus in accordance with traffic laws.
• Able to assist passengers in boarding/unboarding the bus.
• Able to deal effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain a clean and neat personal appearance.
• Able to maintain an acceptable and appropriate driving record and appropriate license.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a bus wheelchair is a requirement of this position. Dependable with a history of good attendance.

• Completion of grade 12 (or equivalent) or above.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Some experience working with seniors is desirable.

• Must possess a state of California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B-P (passenger endorsement)
• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is desirable.
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Applications will be reviewed as received; those candidates whose backgrounds most closely fit our requirements may be invited for an interview.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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