City Bus Operator
City Bus Operator
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Purpose & Job Related Requirements
- Hiring Bonus Program Effective 9/18/21NonCDL Drivers eligible for $1500 hiring bonusSee details belowA $3000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1000 increments (not added to base salary). Eligible newly hired full time Transit Vehicle Operators will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3 months of service; after completion of 6 months of service; and finally after completion of 12 months of employment for a total of $3000. Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.
REPORTS TO: Route Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: NonExempt
CLASSIFICATION:Personnel System Requires satisfactory completion of a sixmonth probationary period.
PAY GRADE:111
SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL Subject to random drug testing per the AthensClarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers collecting fares operating a vehicle along prescribed routes transporting paratransit/demand response passengers providing good customer service and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
Work Schedule: *Flexible Schedules / Some Weekend Work Required*Varies: the hours of operation are 5:30 AM 10:00 PM 7 days a week. The first route pulls out at 5:30 AM weekdays and weekend service begins at 7:00 AM.
All new hires will be placed on the extra board. Daily work schedule is provided 24 hours in advance. When a permanent shift becomes available all employees will have an opportunity to bid based on seniority and performance.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather utility failure fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
High school diploma or equivalent required with one year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred;Or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.
Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred.
Must possess a valid drivers license at time of hire.
Must be able to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License(CDL) Permit with passenger endorsement within six weeks of the date of hire.
Also must be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License(CDL) Permit with passenger endorsement within four months of the date of hire.
Possession of a Class B CDL with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements preferred.Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Operates all Transit Department vehicles including a mainline bus safely along an assigned route to meet scheduled time points or a specialized van to transport paratransit/demand response passengers.
Ensures all state federal and local safety regulations and operating procedures are followed.
Provides information to the general public regarding routes established stops schedules and services etc.
Conducts a pre and posttrip safety inspection of the vehicle i.e.; checks the brakes tires lights and wipers and wheelchair lift (if one is on the vehicle). Conducts a walkaround inspection for body damage; reports equipment defects and problems to dispatch.
Announces stops (e.g. libraries hospitals etc. as required by ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) if applicable.
Assists in the training of new vehicle operators.
Maintains contact with dispatcher supervisors and other drivers by twoway radio; reports detours incidents accidents etc. immediately per established procedures.
Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times; treats all passengers with courtesy.
Completes all required paperwork and reports (e.g. pretrip and posttrip maintenance forms etc..
Changes destination signs as required.
Assists with ridership surveys over the radio.
Operates wheelchair lift and secures wheelchair passengers as required.
Assists the Transit Supervisor with opening and closing Transit facilities as needed.
Operates buses for charter and special services as needed.
Prepares reports trip sheets etc. when required.
Records time and mileage for each passenger trip.
Crosstrains and operates various Transit Department Vehicles including but not limited to specialized vans and mainline buses.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Transit Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Transit Vehicle Operator.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Knowledge of various forms such as vehicle maintenance forms accident reports maps schedules surveys manifests etc. and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of techniques and requirements in safely operating a passenger bus specialized van or other Departmental vehicles including defensive driving techniques; traffic safety laws procedures and requirements; geography and layout of AthensClarke County (including street names school locations etc) federal commercial drivers license regulations relevant bus routes and relevant unified government and departmental rules and regulations
Skill in operating mainline buses specialized vans wheelchair lifts twoway radios electronic fareboxes electronic destination signs and safety equipment.
Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with the general public supervisors and other staff members. Ability to use independent judgment in routine and nonroutine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply the regulations and procedures of the department.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including mainline buses and specialized vans wheelchair lifts electronic fareboxes electronic destination signs and safety and warning equipment (e.g. reflecting triangles flares etc.. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping fingering grasping feeling seeing talking and hearing. Requires sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. Must successfully pass a DOT physical examination for this type of work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of forms maps reports schedules trip sheets rules regulations and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare various forms (e.g. schedules trip sheets maintenance forms accident and other reports etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE:Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of a supervisor.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and utilize and determine percentages.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes while operating a mainline bus a specialized van wheelchair lifts electronic fareboxes electronic destination signs safety equipment and computers. Requires the ability to lift push bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a mainline bus specialized vans electronic fareboxes wheelchair lifts electronic destination signs safety equipment and computers etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress in daily work activities and considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and twoway radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resourcesor .
Employment Type
Full-Time
