Bus Driver- FT

Objective & Relationships

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

Under direction of Transit Operations Supervisor or designee, this position operates a transit bus on designated routes in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.

Reports to:

Transit Operations Supervisor or designee.

Has regular work contact with Assistant Transit Director, Transit Maintenance Supervisor, Transit Director, City employees, and general public.

Supervises:
None

• Daily bus driving on designated routes throughout the JT system, as assigned.
• Conducts all operations in accordance with established rules and standards, keeping safety as the first priority.
• Provides excellent customer service to the public.
• Fare handling, providing route and scheduling information, conducts daily pre-trip inspections, necessary paperwork, sweeping of buses, and maintaining a timely schedule.
• Secures mobility devices safely on buses.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
• Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
• All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

• High School diploma or equivalentor related field is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• A minimum of three (3) years of driving experience is required.
• If not already fully licensed for commercial driving with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions, must possess a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit, issued from the State Motor Vehicle Department, and present to Human Resources upon date of hire with the City of Janesville. Applicant will not be allowed to begin employment without proof of a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within forty- five (45) calendar days of date of hire.
• Excellent driving record, as reported by State Motor Vehicle Department.
• Excellent prior work record.
• Experience transporting passengers (coach/school bus, transit bus, paratransit, shuttle van, minibus/cutaway, taxi, rideshare, etc.) desired.
• Customer service experience desired.
• A valid, state-issued driver’s license at time of hire is required.

• Excellent communication skills, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to pass pre-employment physical examination including drug screen. This position will be required to participate in random drug and alcohol testing, as per federal transit requirements.
• Ability to identify and report vehicle defects.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
• Ability to keep daily record of completed tasks.
• Abil…