Bus Driver

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applications for Students Bus Operator training. The role focuses on completing CDL and bus operator training, learning to inspect vehicles, and delivering courteous customer service across WMATA routes.

Successful completion of examinations and practicals is required; the position is safety sensitive under WMATA policy, emphasizing adherence to rules and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Complete Bus Operator and CDL training program including classroom study, on-route training, and driving experience.
• Learn to perform pre- and post-operation inspections of assigned vehicles.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and CDL requirements.
• Learn to operate a passenger bus along designated routes and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Complete and pass examinations and practical demonstrations.
• Monitor vehicle readiness and report safety issues.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Read route descriptions and assist passengers.
• Submit accident and incident reports per guidelines.
• Support safety culture and follow agency policies.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Reading route descriptions

Documentation & reporting

Education

CDL License

Job description

The Student Bus Operator is responsible for attending and successfully completing the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) bus operator training course where they are taught to operate WMATA commercial passenger buses on scheduled routes across the metropolitan area and provide courteous and professional customer service to passengers. The Student learns and adheres to all safety and traffic rules, company regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure the well-being of WMATA customers, employees, public, and themselves. Students must demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge through the successful passing of examinations and practical demonstrations. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of WMATA’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Principal Job Duties

• Successfully completes Bus Operator and CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources (including the Bus) necessary to take and pass the state CDL examination.
• Student who already have a CDL License are not required attend the CDL portion of the training.
• Learns to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the assigned vehicles in accordance with WMATA policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Reports any safety issues on standard reports.
• Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
• Learns to safely operate a passenger bus along designated routes; read route descriptions and provide each customer with stellar customer service.
• Learns to continuously monitor the condition of assigned vehicles to ensure they are operationally ready at all times.
• Learn to complete and submit accident and incident reports in accordance with established guidelines.

Other Duties

• N/A

  Safety Sensitive

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

  Functions Disclaimer

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.