Definition: Operator of multi passenger vehicles driving senior center citizens to and from various Council on Aging program; other duties as needed. Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Director of the Hudson Senior Center for the Council on Aging. Essential Functions & Examples of Work: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Performs duties requiring good judgment in ensuring the safety of transporting elderly people to various destinations, and being alert to emergency situations.
- Errors could be dangerous to public safety and could have legal repercussions.
- Makes frequent contact with the general public.
- Has very limited access to confidential information.
- Duties require some physical effort in assisting elderly people in and out of bus and in maintaining the bus.
- Transports senior citizens to and from Senior Center, hospitals, doctor’s appointments, blood pressure clinics, stores and other special recreational trips.
- Makes daily checks on buses to insure cleanliness and mechanical efficiency in accordance with established Council on Aging driver daily check sheet.
- Assists senior citizens with various errands such as carrying groceries, etc.
- Reports injuries or possible failing health or abuse to Council on Aging Director.
Education and Experience:
- High school graduation or equivalent; experience in driving and working with the elderly; or any equivalent combination/certification and experience. Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver license.
- One and a half to three year experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Skill in handling controls for starting, stopping, backing up and driving the bus; knowledge of safety rules and regulations for driving a bus; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in communication; overall mechanical understanding of bus.
Miscellaneous Information This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. The Town of Hudson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Town of Hudson encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.