Park City, Utah

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(Driving in Park City, Utah)
Bus Driver I / Seasonal Bus Driver
$11.00 - $13.00/hr DOQ

Job Description
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified.
Park City Municipal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Park City Transit is currently seeking applicants who are 21 years of age for the position of Seasonal Bus Operator for the 2006/2007 winter ski season. You would be joining a fast growing transit operation that connects three unique ski resorts, the surrounding Park City area, and portions of Summit County. We transport over a million passengers/skiers a year with our service. Applicants must have the desire to learn a variety of skills, posses a good driving record and work well with others in a fun upbeat safe environment. No experience is required, Park City Transit will offer qualified candidates the following:
-Professional Commercial Drivers License Training
-Excellent end of season bonus incentives
-Drug free work environment, team friendly atmosphere
Applicants may be obtained at Park City Public Works Building located at 1053 Iron Horse Drive, or click here to print an application. For further information pleases call Darren Davis Transit Operations at 435-615-5351 or e-mail ddavis@parkcity.org.

Examples of Required Job Duties
Perform daily pre-inspection and post-inspection of buses in order to ensure maximum safety in operation of the vehicle, communicates both verbally and in writing about safety concerns to the fleet maintenance department.

Operate buses safely on pre-established City routes, maintaining a time schedule whenever possible. Comply with ADA requirements for transporting disabled passengers, such as announcing stops, offering assistance etc.

Provide information and directions for passengers, both on and off the bus. When asked, physically assist passengers boarding and unloading with different types of equipment, such as skis, bicycles, luggage, wheelchairs etc.

Ensures passengers safety in the event of accident or vehicle break down or fire. Assist those needing assistance in evacuation a bus and securing the scene for safety.

Accepts and executes instructions/suggestions offered by personnel in Bus Driver II and Bus Driver III Classifications, as well as supervisory personnel.

Perform minor vehicle maintenance, such as cleaning interior and exterior, maintaining appropriate fuel and oil levels, maintaining appropriate levels of water and radiator coolant, and maintaining appropriate air pressure in vehicle tires.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Posses a clean driving record
-Ability to read English and interpret traffic signs, schedules and posted memos.
-Ability to perform under a variety of pressures and to deal with directions while driving.
-Ability to interact well with fellow employees and general public in English.
-Skilled in interpersonal communications, both verbally and in writing.
-Ability to safely operate a bus under adverse weather conditions.
-Ability to memorize streets, locations and time points.
-Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, days or nights, weekends, holidays.
-Ability to perform professional 2-way radio communication.
-Knowledge of state laws and safety regulations.
-Skilled in operating a transit vehicle safely.
-Ability to deliver good customer service under a variety of pressures.

Education and/or Experience
-Ability to obtain CDL class B with passenger endorsement and air brakes.
-Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical
-Must successfully complete Park City Transit's bus driver training program
-Utah Commercial Drivers License Class B with air brakes endorsement preferred
-Second language preferred

Physical Demands
Incorporated with one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions of this job description are essential physical requirements. The chart below indicates the percentage of time spent on each of the following essential physical requirements.

1	Seldom =less than 25 percent
2	Occasional =25-50 percent
3	Often =51-75 percent
4	Frequent = 76-percent and above

4	A. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
2	B. Ability to stand for extended periods of time and ascend or descend steps.
4	C. Ability to see for the purpose of reading observing passengers and operating a vehicle
3	D. Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand directions or instructions.
3	E. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
2	F. Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop.
1	G. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
1	H. Ability to carry 50 lbs.
3	I. Ability to reach in all directions.

Contact Information
Park City Public Works Building located at 1053 Iron Horse Drive P.O. Box 1480 Park City, Utah 84060-1480. For further information call Darren Davis Transit Operations at (435)615-5351 or e-mail ddavis@parkcity.org. Please mail your application to P.O. Box 1480, Park City, UT 84060, or fax it to (435) 658-8945 or drop off at 1053 Ironhorse Dr., Park City, UT 84060.

Park City Transit does not provide housing. If you need assistance in finding housing check out www.housinghelp.org. Housing is limited once the winter season nears so start planning ahead.