Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving
About the job
Requirements
Knowledge of the service area.
Previous commercial driver's license driving experience in transit bus operations.
An excellent employment attendance and performance record.
No more than three points on the driving record.
At least four years of unrestricted driving experience.
Must have or be able to acquire a Class C commercial driver's license with Passenger endorsement and a chauffeur's license.
Must pass the basic driver comprehension skills examination with a score of at least 80%, an oral interview appraisal, and a Department of Transportation physical examination upon being offered the position.
The position is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable-suspicion and post-accident testing.
Responsibilities
Operate transit vehicles according to prescribed safety and operational standards.
Drive vehicles to designated locations and safely board and deboard passengers, some of whom may require physical assistance.
Collect and record fares and maintain records of essential operational data.
Maintain appropriate relations with the public and monitor passenger behavior.
Institute emergency procedures in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown.
Prepare and submit operator logs, timesheets, and other agency forms as directed.
Conduct required vehicle inspections.
Maintain appropriate radio contact with dispatch.
Maintain a clean vehicle.
Perform other assigned tasks.
Pay Rate: AFSCME Unified R2 – $22.71- $27.69 per hour
JOB SUMMARY: Operates large, medium, and/or small buses on semi-fixed route and/or demand-response service for the general public and contract service passengers.
ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of service area
Previous CDL driving experience in transit bus operations
Excellent employment attendance and performance record
Excellent public relations skills
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Operate transit vehicles according to all prescribed safety and operational standards
Drive vehicle to designated locations and safely board/deboard passengers, some of whom may require physical assistance
Collect and record fares and maintain records of other essential operational data
Maintain proper relations with the public and monitor passenger behavior
Institute emergency procedures in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown
Prepare and submit appropriate operator logs, timesheets and other appropriate agency forms as directed.
Conduct required inspections of vehicles
Maintain appropriate radio contact with dispatch
Maintain clean vehicle
Such other tasks as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: No more than three (3) points on driving record. Minimum of four (4) years unrestricted driving experience.
Must have or be able to acquire a Class C License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement and Chauffeur' s License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must take and pass (80%) basic driver comprehension skills examinations, an oral interview appraisal, and a complete Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination upon being offered a bus operator position. All applicants with special needs will be reasonably accommodated when taking a required test
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports: None
Delegation of Work: Not Applicable
Supervision Given: Not Applicable
Reports To: All bus drivers will report to, and by supervised by, the Operations Supervisor and the Director of Public Transit.
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bus driver performance will be evaluated according to attendance records, accident history, proficiency in vehicle operations, and compliance with agency rules, policies, and procedures and prescribed safety regulations.
Under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations, this position is a Safety-Sensitive position and included in the drug and alcohol testing pool and is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol.