CDL Bus Operator; CDL Class B or Higher Passenger Endorsement

CDL Bus Operator (CDL Class B or Higher with Passenger Endorsement Required)

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The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) manages and operates public transportation in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, northern Prince George’s County, and the City of Laurel. RTA employs 150 administrative and operational staff out of our Annapolis-Junction location.

We are seeking a dedicated, responsible, team-oriented Bus Driver/Operator (
* Eligibility List) to provide reliable and efficient service while operating transit vehicles.
CDL Class B or higher, with Passenger (P) endorsement and no Airbrakes (L) restriction are required!

This posting is being used to establish an Eligibility List of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies. Chosen candidates will remain on the list for three (3) months.

This position pays $27.26 per hour
.

Schedule: A combination of daytime, evening and weekend hours.

• Drives one of several different transit buses or company non-revenue vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule.
• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, and professionalism with and without direct supervision.
• Performs pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required.
• Possess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service area, and must read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers.
• May assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and is required to properly secure wheelchairs and scooters.
• Notifies dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical trouble.
• Assures that fares are deposited into the fare box and dispenses information. Advises passengers of rules and regulations when necessary.
• Timely and accurately completes/submits written reports concerning passengers and all accidents.
• Accurately and efficiently operate on-board computer fare boxes, destination signs, tablets, and/or other electrical and technical instruments.
• Ability to verbally communicate with passengers and dispatchers/road supervisors including use of a 2-way radio and PA system.
• Must be able to work shift hours and days assigned.

• Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to interact with all interdepartmental personnel.
• Positive attitude and sensitivity in dealing with customers with special physical and/or non-neurotypical needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical procedures.
• Professional experience and professional demeanor.

• At least one-year of professional driving experience (truck, transit bus, school bus).
• Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher, with Passenger (P) endorsement and no Airbrakes (L) restriction.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly in the English language.
• Must satisfactorily complete all required training.

• Ability to work under stress (possibly high) at times and meet strict timelines.
• The ability to work early morning hours, and other varied hours.
• Must have good depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision, and color perception as is required to drive a motorized vehicle.
• Possess a sense of hearing, including tone, pitch, and volume when operating transit vehicle, using 2-way radio, and assisting passengers and public.
• Must have good manual dexterity to perform the basic functions of the keypad. Required to reach, grasp, and use multiple objects which include but are not limited to a 2-way radio, door controls, PA microphone, steering wheel, wheelchair lift control, and bus door control.
• Required to sit while operating vehicle approximately 85 - 90% of the workday. The remaining 10- 15% of the day will require the…