Department: Fixed Route Starting Pay: $12.49 during training (8 weeks). $13.25 after completion of training
Union: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Start Date: September 2016
General Summary
Under general direction, operates motor coaches to transport passengers over specified routes in a safe, efficient and courteous manner. Responsible for collecting fares and completing necessary inspections and reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates motor coaches subject to departmental rules, regulations, schedules and local and state traffic regulations.
- Maintains professional image and performs duties in a courteous, friendly manner emphasizing positive customer relations.
- Inspects and tests vehicle equipment prior to each run to ensure vehicle safety.
- Reports equipment and maintenance problems or concerns to appropriate management personnel.
- Responsible for the safe loading, transport and unloading of passengers.
- Provides schedule, route, fare, directional and general information to customers.
- Responsible for collecting proper fares, inspecting passes, receiving and issuing transfers.
- Assists passengers, particularly elderly and handicapped persons, in boarding or exiting vehicle as necessary.
- Posts appropriate route and destination signs in vehicle.
- Removes ice, snow and slush from platforms.
- Maintains proper lighting, heating and ventilation on vehicle.
- Responsible for inspecting bulletin board daily for directives, policy and procedure announcements.
- Maintains trip sheets and other forms as required.
- Submits written reports on accidents and may be required to serve as witness regarding same.
- Maintains reasonable order aboard the coach.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License.
- Less than four points on driving record in last five years.
- No suspensions, revocations or restrictions within past 60 months (5 years).
- High school graduate or commensurate.
- Four years work experience; two years of which have been as a bus driver, heavy truck driver or in a sales or public relations capacity.
- Successfully completes written and oral examination.
- Meets physical requirements as specified by the Federal Department of Transportation for Coach Operators.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend written directives and service information.
- Ability to perform arithmetical calculations and maintain reports.
- Ability to work in a time-structured environment under minimal direct supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work with the public.
- Ability to exercise sound and quick judgment in solving problems.
- Basic mechanical aptitude helpful.
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