HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 82170
RESOLUTION NO. 8217
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF BUS DRIVER.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The class specifications for Bus Driver
are hereby revised in its entirety in accordance with Exhibit A
attached and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 20th day of April, 1987.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting thereof on the 20th day of April, 1987, by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NONE
NONE
CITY OF AZUSA date approved:
BUS DRIVER
(Exhibit A)
Under general supervision, to drive a van or fixed route bus in
order to transport senior citizens, handicapped persons, and
private citizens in a safe and efficient manner; perform routine
maintenance on vehicles operated; and perform related duties as
direct.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents assigned to positions in this classification are
expected to be able to operate both vans and buses in dial -a -ride
and fixed route assignments. General supervision is received
from the Transportation Coordinator. Overall direction may be
received from other management employees in the Community
Services Department. An incumbent may be assigned to operate a
van or bus to transport persons to a special event in the area.
An incumbent may be assigned to function as a dispatcher from
time -to -time.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: -- Duties may include, but are not limited to
the following:
Transport senior citizens, handicapped persons and others to
and from their homes, visits to medical offices, shopping, and
recreation and other activities.
Maintain an established time table for fixed route bus system,
transporting private citizens in a safe and efficient manner at
all times.
Perform a daily safety check and preventive maintenance inspection
of the assigned vehicle to insure it is in good working order.
Assist handicapped and senior citizen riders including those in
wheelchairs, to board and exit from the vehicle and to move
between the vehicle and their destination, and assist passengers
in carrying packages.
Plan the best route to follow based on the starting points and
destinations of riders and the time of their appointments when
assigned to operate a dial -a -ride vehicle.
Clean the inside and outside of the assigned vehicle, as needed;
fill the gas tank and check and replace oil and water as
necessary.
Keep records of driving and maintenance activities.
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Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on
an emergency basis.
Assist with transportation program dispatching duties as assigned
by answering telephone calls and giving needed information to
drivers over the radio.
Provide information to appropriate riders regarding the Seniors
Nutrition Program and related activities.
QUALFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Applicable provisions of the California Vehicle
Code.
Defensive driving practices and procedures.
Local geography and roadways systems.
Basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
ABILITY TO:
Safely operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather and road
conditions.
Maintain accurate records of activities.
Follow oral and written directions.
Communicate concisely and effectively over a two-way radio
system.
Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Read and interpret street maps.
Make decisions and act quickly in potentially hazardous situations.
Learn the basic operating mechanics of the vehicle in order to
detect mechanical problems.
Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks.
Successfully complete a pre -placement medical examination which
includes a drug screen test.
Experience and Education:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
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License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class 2 driver's license issued by the
California Department of Motor Vehicles; or School Bus driver's
certificate issued by the same agency; and a current medical or
CHP certificate.
Valid first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) cards;
or the ability to obtain them within six (6) months from the
date of initial employment.
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