Operator; Part Time - CDL A or B Passenger; P Endorsement

• Employee Type Parttime-Regular
• Required Degree NONE

Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Bus Operator safely operates a bus on a predetermined, assigned route according to time schedules, charts, and special services in and around the city of Jacksonville. The duties of this position may vary based on the route, equipment, and clientele.

THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION -
CDL A or B Required with Passenger (P) Endorsement.

• Operate a bus in a safe and efficient manner as required by JTA and governmental regulations and applicable traffic laws. Provide professional and courteous customer service.
• Follow all safety rules, work procedures, and instructions and strictly adhere to time schedules.
• Provide information about connecting routes, schedules, fares and other general information to passengers in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Assist passengers who need special assistance or are disabled. Operate disability access lifts and ramps for wheelchairs.
• Monitor fare and ticket collection and verify appropriate passes are used.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned bus.
• Complete accident, incident, and/or other reports, including reports of mechanical difficulties, of assigned bus. Assist with 911 emergency situations as directed.
• Communicate via radio with dispatch, supervisors and, as needed, emergency vehicles.

• This position has 0 direct report(s).

• Recognize and follow ADA rules and regulations related to passenger transit services.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory training classes.
• Responsible for reviewing and complying with all JTA policies, procedures and directives.

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must possess a Florida CDL Class A or B CDL license with Passenger endorsements.
• A clean driving record:
  May not have more than 2 traffic violations in the last 5 years or 3 years without any traffic violations.

Previous commercial driving experience.

• Knowledge of Florida traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Must be able to use good judgment and carry out instructions given by Supervisors or dispatch personnel via radio.
• Must be able to keep accurate records and communicate clearly and concisely via a radio handset.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the rules and regulations of the public transit system.
• Skill in the operation of passenger buses.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively handle emergency situations and difficult customer interactions that may occur while performing duties.
• Ability to learn the City’s geography.
• Ability to assist passengers in a courteous manner.

The Bus Operator must be willing to work nights, holidays, weekends, split shifts, split days off, and any hours assigned. Work may also require exposure to fumes and vapors and performance of tasks in extreme or varying road and weather conditions.

• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and push objects such as doors, windows, emergency hatches, wheelchairs and wheelchair lifts.
• Must be able to repetitively bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is a public transit service provider governed by the requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Due to the nature of some work performed at the JTA/JTM some jobs are classified as ‘Safety Sensitive’ and are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. All offers for employment are required to undergo pre-employment and possible random drug testing.

If the test shows a positive result your application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- M/F/D/V.