Bus Operator - Commercially Licensed

THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO DRIVERS WHO POSSESS A CURRENT VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - ACTIVE AND IN GOOD STANDING

DRIVER TRAINEE RATE: $20.00 PER HOUR

POST-TRAINEE RATE: $22.55 (AFTER 30 WORKING DAYS OF TRAINING)

This position operates a public transit passenger bus in accordance with District schedules and other related programs. Maintains a safe and orderly environment while providing a high level of customer service. This is a Public facing, PUBLIC SERVICE ROLE.

This classification is responsible for ensuring safe and timely transport of passengers. Moderate level of supervision is required.

This classification reports to the Operations Supervisor(s), Operations Manager, and to the Director of Operations. This classification does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

• Safe Driving Skills
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Problem-Solving

The functions and duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is related. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Drive a bus in accordance with paratransit/micro-transit passenger transport programs and over designated routes in accordance with time schedules and District regulations.
• Comply with DMV requirements and District rules, policies, practices, and regulations regarding holders of commercial drivers’ licenses and operators of commercial vehicles.
• Pick up, transport and drop off bus riders.
• Check vehicles daily to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Timely report equipment malfunctions, vehicle collisions, passenger incidents and other related issues to District staff.
• Ensure payment of correct fares by passengers.
• Provide assistance to passengers, including assistance in boarding, de-boarding and safely securing wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts and announcing stops.
• Assists passengers with directions and answers questions regarding District operations, rules, and regulations.
• Completes accident or incident reports as needed.
• Attend scheduled safety meetings and safety programs as required.
• Operates two-way bus radio in accordance with established operating rules and procedures.
• Complete DMV required Verification of Transit Training (VTT), annually.
• Performs related work duties as required.
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• May be required to work extended hours or hours outside of the regular schedule including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities is as follows:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of 21 years of age with a minimum of (3) years of holding a valid California Driver’s License.

• Required to currently be in possession of and maintain a valid Class A/B/C California Commercial Driver’s license with ability to obtain and maintain passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current CDL/DOT medical certificate.
• Driving record (K4) acceptable to District.

• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of state and local traffic laws.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code.
• Requisite reading, mathematical and written language skills in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Customer Service principles and practices.