Bus Driver 022724

Salary: $42,160.90 - $59,570.21 Annually
Location : FL 33351, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Bus Driver
Department: Leisure Services
Opening Date: 02/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
NATURE OF WORK
Work is performed under general direction of the Transportation Supervisor.
This is skilled vehicle operation work in transporting passengers of a public transport system. Employees in this class operate passenger buses over prescribed routes within the City or on special charters (such as special events, camp program...). Additionally, work involves responsibility for the safe operation of passenger vehicles such as vans, minibuses, station wagons or automobiles in transporting clients. Incumbents typically transport individuals to clinics, doctors or other treatment facilities from private residences. Some employees in this class could also transport clients undergoing rehabilitation treatment at medical facilities or take clients shopping for basic necessities.
Drivers are responsible for the safety of their passengers and the vehicle operated as well as for completing the assigned route according to the prescribed time schedule. Duties involve collection and accountability for passenger fares according to an established rate schedule. Work requires the use of defensive driving skills and the courteous application of standard operating procedures, rules and regulations of the City. This is light manual work in the operation of motor vehicles used to transport residents of the City; typically frail, elderly, and disabled.
Dispatch duties include operating the dispatch radio and related equipment to dispatch work assignments and receive reports from Bus Drivers; receiving telephone calls, scheduling appointments, verifying pickups and returns and scheduling Bus Driver routes.
The incumbent works within the scope of established departmental rules, regulations and procedures but exercises independent judgment in coordinating efforts to resolve field problems.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Picks up assigned route materials from the supervisor; ensures that currency is in the correct amount and that route and schedule cards, trip sheet, are included.
• Starts vehicle, checks and adjusts equipment for proper operating condition; inspects body of coach for unreported damage, drives vehicle into roadway while making further checks.
• Proceeds to starting point of assigned route, checks time schedule and begins to board passengers at designated point.
• Operates door lever for doors; makes correct change, checks coin deposit.
• Answers passenger questions on connecting routes, passenger discharge zones, schedules, fares and provides general information as requested.
• Records required information on trip sheet, accounts for monies received, makes reports of any unusual incidents and turns in materials to cashier at the end of the shift; ensures that assigned vehicles are clean and adequately supplied with fuel; reports need for maintenance to supervisor.
• Submits reports on traffic accidents, passenger injury, vehicles or equipment malfunction and service complaints.
• Operates passenger vehicles to transport City residents to physician's offices, clinics or other medical treatment facilities; transport clients being treated under rehabilitation programs to clinics or other treatment or diagnostic facilities.
• Takes clients to and from shopping for basic needs; transports clients to and from Social Security or veterans offices and other social service needs.
• Operates radio and related equipment at dispatch desk in order to communicate with drivers and the public for the timely pick up and return of residents, dispatches work assignments and receive reports from drivers, receives calls, schedules pickups, verifies pickups and returns and schedules Bus Driver routes, assists with emergencies, notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies about accidents, instructs Bus Driver on proper procedures to follow and gives information to public relative to routes, schedules, and lost and found items.
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicles clean and neat.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements
EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or possession of G.E.D. equivalency diploma.
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years full-time (or equivalent) paid experience operating a mini-bus or larger scale motorized passenger vehicle in a passenger service capacity including some experience operating radio dispatching equipment.
• Clerical office/computer experience including Word and Excel, preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P" endorsement , without Restriction 1-Vehicles W/O Air Brakes with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P" endorsement , without Restriction 1-Vehicles W/O Air Brakes prior to hire.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by DOT 49 C.F.R. Part 382.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned commercial motorized vehicles.
• Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.
• Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs.
• Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.
• Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws of the State of Florida.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics and service checks for diesel and gasoline powered passenger buses.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and the safety precautions applicable to passenger transportation.
• Knowledge of the prescribed rules and regulations of the local public transit system.
• Knowledge of the primary, secondary and arterial road network of the local area.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Some knowledge of radio dispatching techniques, knowledge of the schedules, routes, forms, regulations and procedures used in transit dispatching.
• Ability to assist passengers in a courteous manner.
• Ability to detect malfunctions in a vehicle and submit without constant supervision.
• Ability to make changes and account for receipts.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain good employee, public and customer relations.
• Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Skill in the safe operation of passenger buses.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with City officials, general employees, industry professionals, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing to individuals as well as groups.
• Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
• Ability to evaluate the impact of alternative courses of action and evaluate circumstances of an innovative, new or unprecedented nature.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
GENERAL EMPLOYEE
HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18
The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).
The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.
The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.
Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.
City-Paid Medical Benefits:
• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for
full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral
Retirement:
• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of
creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is
equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually
Longevity:
Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:
Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*
10 Years 2.5%
15 Years 2.5%
20 Years 5.0%
* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay
Paid Holidays:
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:
• New Year's Day • Veterans' Day
• Martin Luther King Day • Thanksgiving Day
• Memorial Day • Friday after Thanksgiving
• 4th of July, Independence Day • Christmas Day
• Labor Day
Annual Leave:
Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:
Completed Months of Service Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually
Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days
Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days
Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days
Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days
Annual Leave Cash Out:
Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.
Floating Holidays:
Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not
carry over to the next fiscal year.
Perfect Attendance:
For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.
Sick Leave:
Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's c...