Bus Operator

Responsible for operating buses in a safe and efficient manner. Transport people by bus throughout the following counties:
Butts, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson Counties. In some cases, drivers will operate in Meriwether or Carroll Counties. Responsible for the safety and well-being of themselves, their passengers, and other people and pedestrians on the road.

Summary of Duties:

Follow a planned manifest, making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off passengers

Responsible for collecting fares from passengers during stops

Assist passengers on and off the bus when help is needed

Communicate with the call center to provide updates, report emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents/incidents

Visually inspect the bus before beginning the day’s assigned route

Report any mechanical issues with the bus, such as brakes, steering, or other issues

Prepare an observational report when the shift is finished

Deliver fares to a designated supervisor, and perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to operate a transit bus safely, regardless of weather conditions (CDL is not required)
General knowledge of motor vehicle laws Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

General knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Ability to recognize mechanical problems and take appropriate action

Excellent time management skills

Above average oral and written communication

Must not be easily distracted or become easily frustrated with mechanical issues, passenger behaviors, traffic, or dispatch requests resulting in delays and scheduling changes

Qualifications and Requirements:

Must be 21 years of ageMust have a valid driver's license with few if any points

Ability to pass a Background Check

Physical Requirements:

Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol screening as well as DOT Physical Prolonged periods of operating the busMust be able to assist passengers when needed