Job Description

Mini-Bus Driver

The purpose of this position is to drive Mini-Bus or vans for the Town's Mini-Bus Transportation Program and to provide customer services to riders as needed including assisting passengers with groceries, assisting them on and off the bus and securing wheel chairs. The Mini-Bus Driver is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive Mini-Bus, Van or other town vehicles based on daily schedule of pick ups; decide routes to take; receive radio calls for follow up pick ups; assist riders into bus and into seat if necessary; secure wheel chair and client in bus; assist clients with two groceries bags; follow safe driving rules.
• Make deliveries of mail and other items for department and for Town as necessary.
• Responsible for inspecting vehicle daily report problems to vehicle mechanics and cleaning vehicle daily.
• Drive seniors on special trips for entertainment purposes.
• Responsible for keeping track of ridership, mileage, fuel.
• Contact appropriate staff if there is an accident, injured rider, ill rider, complaint from rider.
• May fill in for dispatcher

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of experience driving a CDL vehicle or related work experience. Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with passenger (P) endorsement, along with one of the following endorsements: V, A, or F and a valid medical card.

Selection Process:

The examination may consist of a rating of the training and experience as contained on the application, a written examination, an oral examination, a practical examination, or any combination of the aforementioned. The written examination is based on questions like those found on DMV CDL License and Passenger Endorsement examinations.

Applications accepted until September 10, 2026. To apply visit or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a resume and a copy of CDL license.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, 401a and 457 retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal days. To learn more details, call Town of Bloomfield Human Resources at 860-769-3544.

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