Bus Driver Bus Transit

East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Public Transit

Reports to: Supervisor

Pay Range: In accordance with the City of East Chicago’s and Teamster Local 142 Collective Bargaining Agreement

DESCRIPTION

Operational requirements for the East Chicago Public Transit necessitate that the person perform the below:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Bus Operation:
   1. Drives bus on designated routes,
   2. Picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops,
   3. Closely adheres to published time schedules,
   4. Complies with all traffic regulations,
   5. Reports any mechanical problems with a bus while en route to the supervisor or main office.
2. Public Service:
   1. Interacts with members of the public in a polite, courteous, considerate, and helpful manner,
   2. Provides answers to questions from the public or directs them to someone who can respond,
   3. Turns in articles left on the bus by passengers to the main office.
3. Bus Inspection:
   1. Performs daily pre-trip / post-trip inspection of the bus,
   2. Reports any damage or mechanical problems discovered to the supervisor.
4. Safety:
   1. Performs all tasks in a safe manner,
   2. Monitors the environment on the bus and adjacent to the bus to ensure passenger safety,
   3. Identifies and corrects or reports safety hazards when they occur,
   4. Reports accidents immediately to a supervisor,
   5. Complies with all department, city, and INDOT safety policies, rules, and regulations,
   6. Reports any “off-duty” moving violations to the department immediately.
5. Record-Keeping:
   1. Completes required FTA paperwork,
   2. Completes required INDOT paperwork.
6. Teamwork:
   1. Works effectively with other members of the Transit Department to ensure efficient operations,
   2. Works effectively with personnel from other departments/divisions within the city government.
7. Other duties as assigned.*

*If “other duties as assigned” are regularly performed or require a significant amount of time, they should be formally identified, defined, and included in the job description.

Required Knowledge

1. Bus Operations, Equipment, Control, and Instrument Panels.
2. Safety Hazards Involved in Bus Operations.
3. East Chicago Streets and Locations.
4. Published Transit Routes and Schedules.
5. Transit Department Policies, Rules, Regulations, Operations, and Processes.

Required Skills

1. Operation of Bus.
2. Operation of Transit Department Radio System.
3. Completion of FTA Paperwork.
4. Completion of INDOT Paperwork.
5. Customer Service.

Required Abilities

1. Reading at the 10th Grade Level.
2. Verbal Communication to be Understood by Others.
3. Written Communication to be Understood by Others.
4. Understand and Follow Verbal Instructions from the Supervisor.
5. Understand and Follow Written Instructions from the Supervisor.
6. Problem-Solving.
7. Work Effectively in a Team Setting.
8. Manual Dexterity to Use Equipment.
9. Eye-Hand Coordination to Use Equipment.
10. Stand Occasionally.
11. Sit Frequently.
12. Walk Occasionally.

Required Personal Characteristics

1. Normal Range Depth Perception.

Required Licenses/Certifications

1. CDL with a Class A or B Certification, Passenger Endorsement, and No Restrictions.
2. Operate buses with air brakes.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of two (2) years of professional driving experience
2. Good driving record, no major accidents in the past three (3) years
3. Good knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of East Chicago

HOW TO APPLY

Mail, fax, email, or hand-deliver a cover letter and resume to the Department of Human Resources.

Secretary

City of East Chicago

Department of Human Resources

4525 Indianapolis Blvd.

East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Note: If you email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] please type on the subject line your name and Apply for Bus Driver. For example, Susan Smith – Applying for Bus Driver.

Please note: The duties listed above are intended as general descriptions of the work performed by persons assigned to this position. This is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills for this position. This position description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as required.

The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.