BUS DRIVER

POSTING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2026

POSTING END DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Drives a bus or van on assigned route and special assignments for the City of Peekskill. This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the public who are passengers. Does related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Operates a bus or van on a regular schedule or on special occasions

- Checks the operating condition of the bus/van before starting on a trip;

- Reports any operational defect to immediate superior;

- Transports various community groups (i.e., children, youths, elderly) to and from various locations in connection with a City of Peekskill operated program such as a community center, nutrition program, recreational facility, etc.;

- Assists elderly passengers in boarding vehicle;

- Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;

- May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;

- May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;

- Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;

- Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;

- May perform daily errands in connection with facility, programs;

- May perform general maintenance around facility;

- May be required to assist in the scheduling and routing of vehicles and drivers.