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Huron-Clinton Metroparks (Part-time) Shuttle Driver in Harrison Township, Michigan
PAY RATE: $18.80 per hour (Up to 1,500 hours per year)
Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Click here (https://www.metroparks.com/job-opportunities/#MORETHANAJOB) for details.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Drives bus to transport passengers over an established route with designated stops according to schedule, or as needed. Develops and maintains favorable working relationships with park guests and other park employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.
Deliver customers to appropriate destination in a safe and courteous manner
Greet each customer personally in a friendly and welcoming manner
Operate the shuttle in accordance with all laws and regulations while following park policy to ensure a safe and pleasant operating environment
Assist customer(s) load and unload, enter and exit vehicle and miscellaneous customer needs
Notify Manager of any customer or vehicle problems including daily maintenance, including but not limited to ensuring proper oil, tire and fluid levels
Provide appropriate park information, distribute maps and handouts as required
Communicate with dispatch via 2-way radio or cellular phone
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Transport park guests between designated pickup points
As necessary, assists passengers on and off bus
Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
Complies with local traffic regulations; drives safely in all situations
Reports accidents, or injuries to designated Dispatcher
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with bus transportation rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and federal agencies
Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to written procedure
Ensures that bus is parked correctly
Ensures that vehicle fuel tank is filled at beginning and end of shift
Cleans interior and exterior of bus after each trip
Notifies dispatcher of any civil driving infraction, receipt of traffic ticket, suspension of license, expiration of driving credentials, etc. as soon as it occurs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a high school diploma/GED
Must possess a valid MI CDL Driver’s License with proper endorsements (P)
Must be at least 18 years of age.
No more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years. No drug or alcohol related conviction on driving record in the past 5 years.
Previous driving experience in similar vehicle (large shuttle van or bus)
Previous customer service experience
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to assist customers.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Cleaning supplies, telephone, radio, shuttle safety equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc.
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