Bus Driver I

Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Communinty Health
Salary: $19.23 Hourly

This is a Non-Competitive position in the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and
Community Health. This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of
an automotive vehicle used to transport passengers and/or food. The operator is responsible for
the safety and conduct of the passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with
considerable leeway allowed to the operator for independent judgment in carrying out the details
of the work.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Operates a vehicle on regular schedule and/or on special occasions; checks the operating
condition of the vehicle before starting on a trip; reports any mechanical defect to immediate
superior; checks and fills vehicle with fuel; instructs adult passengers about safety practices
when entering and/or leaving bus; maintains orderly conduct of adult passengers while on bus;
completes accident and vehicle maintenance reports; may clean interior and exterior of assigned
vehicle; may be required to administer first aid to adult passengers injured in vehicle. may be
required to assist in cleaning buildings such as dust furniture, wash windows, clean bathrooms,
gather and dispose of refuse, wash floors, and clean and polish furniture; perform maintenance
on automotive vehicle and/or buildings and grounds; perform simple clerical tasks such as filing,
sorting and/or printing of various materials; assist with packaging and delivering of meals,
newsletters and/or menus to clients; accept donations and provide receipts per NYS guidelines
for voluntary contributions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of
application, and to maintain the position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an

appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the

Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a

search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 6/9/2023

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted: 5/19/2023