Part time Bus Operator

Reports to: Route Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Part-Time No Benefits
- Serves at the discretion of the Department Director

Pay Grade: 112

Safety Sensitive: CDL
- Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, operating a vehicle along prescribed routes, transporting paratransit/demand response passengers, providing good customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

• Flexible Schedule / Some Weekend Work Required, Up to 28 hours a week
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with one year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

• Operates all Transit Department vehicles including a mainline bus safely along an assigned route to meet scheduled time points or a specialized van to transport paratransit/demand response passengers.
• Ensures all state, federal, and local safety regulations and operating procedures are followed.
• Provides information to the general public regarding routes, established stops, schedules and services, etc.
• Conducts a pre- and post-trip safety inspection of the vehicle, i.e.; checks the brakes, tires, lights, and wipers, and wheelchair lift (if one is on the vehicle).
• Conducts a walk-around inspection for body damage; reports equipment defects and problems to dispatch.
• Announces stops (e.g., libraries, hospitals, etc.), as required by ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) if applicable.
• Assists in the training of new vehicle operators.
• Maintains contact with dispatcher, supervisors, and other drivers by two-way radio; reports detours, incidents, accidents, etc., immediately per established procedures.
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times; treats all passengers with courtesy.
• Completes all required paperwork and reports (e.g., pre-trip and post-trip maintenance forms, etc.).
• Changes destination signs as required.
• Assists with ridership surveys over the radio.
• Operates wheelchair lift and secures wheelchair passengers as required.
• Assists the Transit Supervisor with opening and closing Transit facilities as needed.
• Operates buses for charter and special services as needed.
• Prepares reports, trip sheets, etc., when required.
• Records time and mileage for each passenger trip.
• Cross-trains and operates various Transit Department Vehicles including, but not limited to, specialized vans and mainline buses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Transit Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Vehicle Operator.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
• Knowledge of various forms, such as vehicle maintenance forms, accident reports, maps, schedules, surveys, manifests, etc., and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of techniques and requirements in safely operating a…