Motor Coach Operator

Job Title

MOTOR COACH OPERATOR / BUS DRIVER

• Base Pay $28.09 - $33.05 / Hour
• Pay Rate: $28.09/hour during 6-week training program; $33.05/hour once graduated

• Employee Type: FT Union Non-Exempt
• Required Degree:
  High school
• Shifts are determined based on union seniority; evening and weekend work is likely
• Employees are members of the Transport Workers Union Local 171

• Safely operates motor coaches, tests, and inspects equipment per pre-trip and in-service vehicle inspection procedures.
• Requests appropriate service and/or maintenance on AAATA vehicles when necessary.
• Safely boards and de-boards passengers and provides necessary assistance to passengers with disabilities.
• Issues, receives, and punches transfers.
• Collects appropriate fares from passengers.
• Announces streets and time points as required by the ADA and as requested.
• Provides information and directions to passengers.
• Maintains proper radio communication with the Operations Control Center and responds to instructions on a timely basis.
• Adjusts route and destination signs when necessary.
• Follows established procedures for handling violent and disruptive incidents, passenger illness, and other emergency situations.
• Returns vehicles to proper place in garage at end of run, places transmission selector in neutral or park, and completes post-trip vehicle inspection procedures.
• Keeps all vehicle exits, entrances, and interior surfaces clear of refuse.
• Removes ice or slush from vehicle steps and ramps.
• Inspects bulletin boards and checks mailbox each day.
• Completes forms as required (e.g., Accident/Incident Reports, Vehicle Condition Cards, special count forms).
• Reports all accidents immediately and submits a complete written report within twenty-four (24) hours and attends related court proceedings when necessary.
• Provides in-service training for new operators (e.g., vehicle maneuvering skills, wheelchair tie-down procedures).
• Operates assigned runs in accordance with published routes and schedules.
• Other duties as required.

• Knowledge of vehicle operation gained through hands-on experience with driving larger commercial vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Experience driving in congested urbanized settings.
• Sufficient practical or academic education or training to handle assigned duties.
• Experience operating commercial passenger vehicles preferred.

• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Memorizing and attention to detail.
• Reading and interpreting documents.
• Good command of the English language.
• Skill to manage, lead, train, coordinate, and motivate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform simple and intermediate math calculations.
• Multi-tasking ability.
• Interacting with a variety of personalities.
• Working under frequent periods of stress.
• Organizing daily work activities to achieve goals.
• Ability to follow oral and written direction.
• Some mechanical aptitude.

• Physically and mentally qualified to safely operate commercial passenger vehicles and perform related essential job functions.
• Must meet the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations physical qualification standards.

• Michigan Chauffeur's License and Commercial Driver License Class B with a  P  endorsement.
• OR must possess a Commercial Learners Instruction Permit (CLIP) and have ability to obtain a valid Michigan Chauffeur's License and Commercial Driver License Class B with a  P  endorsement within 6 weeks of employment.

• Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception and accommodation.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Some periods of standing and walking, climbing steps, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

• Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, smoke, chemicals, fuels, cleaners, and city pollution environment.