Bus Driver - Seniors/Program Support

City of Mansfield, Texas Municipal Government • Part-time • Mansfield, Texas, United States • $16.59 / hour • 3h ago

Drive the Difference—Join Us in Delivering Care, Connection, and Community to Our Seniors!

Starting Hourly Rate: $16.59

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Senior Services Supervisor and direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator, this position provides safe and reliable transportation for senior participants and plays an active role in supporting daily center operations, including assisting with senior activities, meal service, facility support, and vehicle maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

Program & Facility Support

Set up and break down rooms for daily activities, including placement of tables, chairs, and program equipment
Prepare coffee bar prior to morning transportation routes
Assist with room reconfigurations throughout the day as needed
Provide support for daily activities, special events, and senior programs

Transportation Duties

Provide daily shuttle transportation for senior participants to and from the Mansfield Activities Center
Safely load and unload passengers, ensuring proper use of mobility equipment and safety procedures
Conduct routine vehicle inspections, including mileage tracking, tire tread checks, and monitoring fluid levels
Notify Senior Services Supervisor of maintenance or repair needs
Maintain cleanliness of vehicles (interior and exterior)
Refuel vehicles as needed
Provide transportation for field trips, shuttle service, and special events

Food Service Support

Assist with preparation and service of senior lunches
Bus and clean tables; tear down and reset the area
Clean kitchen areas and remove trash following meal service

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexible, energetic, and outgoing personality
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated
Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing program or event needs
Must have reliable personal transportation
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Google Drive, and related applications Ability to operate an iPhone and use standard mobile apps

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid Texas drivers license

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience working with senior adults
Experience driving large or commercial vehicles
Experience serving food
CPR certified preferred
Additional training or experience

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical activity of this position

Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping. Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The physical requirements of this position

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

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