BUS OPERATOR

Job Description - FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR (2600002J)

STARTING SALARY
$28.152

Operates a bus over an established route adhering to a predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel, and alight at scheduled stops.

• Drives bus and announces stops along routes.
• Announces cross streets and intersecting transit stops.
• Ensures that customers deposit only appropriate coins and bills into fare-box.
• Issues and receives transfer cards (collects invalid transfer cards) and receives and returns fare-cards.
• Contacts Control Center regarding all problems.
• Operates lift to board and discharge disabled passengers.
• Inspects vehicle for lost articles.
• Prepares daily trip sheets and bus for service.
• Removes refuse and prepares bus for pull-out.
• Tallies various categories of boarding passengers by manually operating a recording device.
• Enters tally numbers from recording device at beginning and end of run.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Submits to and passes drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Has an acceptable driving record and a valid State of Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a valid State of Illinois CDL permit with the three endorsements: KNOWLEDGE, PASSENGER, and AIR BRAKES.

• Standing, changing destination and bus numbers, signs, helping people board the bus, walking to relief points, checking bus, and sitting while driving.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing brake pedal and accelerator, windows, and pulling door control latch.
• Climbing into vehicle, adjusting mirrors, balancing, stooping to adjust driver’s seat, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Reaching, accepting, and validating transfer and fare cards, adjusting mirrors, handling transfer and fare cards, operating fare box, horn, punching transfers, listening to traffic sounds, and using radio monitor.
• Seeing both near and far, watching stopped vehicles, checking passes/cards, and monitoring traffic signals during operation.

• Customer service experience or skills to provide outstanding service to passengers.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures relating to surface vehicle operation.
• Knowledge of relevant state and municipal traffic laws.
• Ability to read and interpret bus schedules accurately.
• Knowledge of fare structure, transfer regulations, and Bus Operator rules and procedures.
• Arithmetic knowledge.
• Clear and accurate speaking ability.
• Knowledge of preparing and using applicable transportation forms.

• Work mostly inside the bus.
• Work under extreme cold or extreme heat, with air conditioning, during wet or humid conditions, driving in rain/fog, and in traffic noise and vibration.
• Handle mechanical malfunctions, vehicle breakdowns, electrical issues, burns, explosives, chemicals, heights, and other injury risks related to traffic accidents.
• Work under atmospheric conditions such as diesel fumes, exhaust, toxic fumes, acids, battery odors, dust, mist, gases, and other hazards.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant’s entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. CTA is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce and supporting the communities it serves.

CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment and its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact  prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

• Uploaded resume/work history
• Qualifications
• Job assessment questions

Information provided must be accurate and truthful.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.