Bus Operator Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Transportation

Please note:

For faster consideration of your application please be sure to fill out ALL needed information on your application completely and accurately including:

A complete 5-year (if applicable) work history with reasons you left previous employers
Out of state DMV record if you have held a license outside of Oregon in the past 10 years
Indication that you have the ability to work any shift out of any location (schedules are determined by seniority)

What You’ll Do:

Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient bus transportation for people in the Tri Met service area, and be committed to safety through consistent and professional work. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work!

Ensure a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance through effective leadership, training, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work.

Serve as a good steward of Tri Met by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of Tri Met’s product and service offerings.

Prepare bus for operation by performing pre-trip safety inspection. Monitor the ongoing condition of the vehicle during operation.

Operate a bus on specified route(s) according to established time schedules. Follow District rules and policies, obey traffic laws, and remain knowledgeable regarding any changes in same.

Develop and practice defensive driving skills to prevent vehicle or passenger accidents. In the event of an accident or emergency, assist passengers to assure their safety.

Monitor and initiate two-way radio calls, reporting any unusual conditions such as accidents, passenger incidents or traffic problems promptly.

Provide accurate information to customers regarding fares, routes, schedules and operating rules. Announce major streets, transfer points, and points of interest as required. Maintain courteous and professional demeanor with customers at all times.

Assist disabled passengers with boarding and exiting the bus. Secure wheelchair clamps or safety belts as may be required.

Provide verbal and written reports to District supervisors and management regarding route, safety, schedule, fare, and operational problems or concerns.

Assist in the instruction of student operators for route orientation and further development of the student's operating skills.

Prepare required paperwork, such as lost and found tags, accident/incident reports, and bus defect reports.

A minimum of a High School Diploma (G.E.D.) or equivalent is required.

Possession of a valid and active driver's license for the past three (3) years is required.

Ability to secure Oregon or Washington Interstate CDL Class "B" license (available at age 21), with a passenger "P" endorsement and no air break restriction is required. (Please understand that non-domiciled individuals may not be able to obtain an Oregon or Washington CLP/CDL. For more information see the Oregon or Washington DMV.)

Ability to pass a driving record check meeting Tri Met driving record standards. To review our driving record standards, :
Tri Met-Driving- (Download PDF reader)

A safe driving record meeting the established criteria is required.

Traffic Violations/Accidents

Serious violations, which appear on the driving record, will disqualify an applicant from consideration for a period of ten (10) years.

Less serious violations will disqualify an applicant from consideration if they occurred in the lastthree (3) years.

Suspensions

A suspended driver's license for longer than three months (90 days) in the past three (3) years will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Ability to demonstrate/develop strong customer service/interpersonal…