The anticipated start date for this position is mid-July, 2026.  

Under the supervision of the Pottawatomie County Management Assistant of Operations, the Mini-Bus Driver is a non-exempt position under FLSA.  The primary goal of this position is to provide transportation for the general public.  Employee should possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and have a firm knowledge of vehicle maintenance and record keeping abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides safe transportation to the citizens of Pottawatomie County;

• Collects bus fares, and deposits funds to the County Treasurer;

• Assists passengers with loading and unloading;

• Maintains bus in a clean and orderly manner;

• Maintains an accurate record of money donated;

• Provides statistical data regarding rider participation.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a monthly mileage and fuel log;

• Prepares daily travel and monthly reports;

•      Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Experience:  One to three years of similar or related experience is required.  Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months to one year of employment.

Education:  A high school diploma or GED is required.  A valid Kansas Driver’s License required, valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License preferred.  Be trained in or able to be trained in emergency first aid or CPR.  This position is subject to Motor Vehicle background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  A basic mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of mathematics is required.  Employee must be able to operate up to a 15-passenger bus, and some office equipment including computers and copiers.  Excellent personal relation skills and communication skills are required.   

Problem Solving:  Problem solving is a factor in this position.  Problems this employee may encounter include dealing with hazardous road conditions and managing mechanical breakdowns.

Decision Making:  Decision-making is involved in this position.  Decisions this employee may encounter include determining if weather conditions allow for safe passage.

Supervision:  This position works independently with little supervision from the Pottawatomie County Management Assistant of Operations, and performs no supervisory duties.

Financial Accountability:  Employee is responsible for the safe operation of departmental equipment, does handle cash on a daily basis, but does not participate in the annual budget process.

Personal Relations:  Continual contact with the general public is required.  Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisory personnel is expected.

Working Conditions:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  May be required to pass a physical examination as necessary for the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to stand.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

An offer for employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant passing pre-employment background checks which may include, but are not necessarily limited to: Drug Screening, Driving Record, Criminal History, Physical Capacity, and/or Skills Testing.