Bus Operator

Pace Suburban Bus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Suburban Bus is seeking a Bus Operator to transport passengers on a fixed route and provide fare and route information. You will assist with boarding, monitor the farebox, and file defect notes daily.

You will report detours to the dispatcher and maintain records as required, with ongoing duties as assigned. The role requires a Class B IL license, a safe driving history, and successful completion of training and familiarization.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must possess a valid Class B Illinois driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years of safe driving history.
• Must successfully pass a training and route familiarization program.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate a bus on a predetermined route and provide route and fare information.
• Assist with boarding and deboarding passengers.
• Monitor farebox to ensure correct fare is deposited; dispense and collect transfers.
• File a defect card daily noting mechanical and body defects.
• Report route detours or safety issues to the dispatcher via radio.
• Record farebox readings and any special passenger counts as required.
• Maintain daily worksheets and complete accident/incident reports when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Driver's license (Class B IL)

Safe driving history

Training & route familiarization

21+ years old

Job description

Bus Operator A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: Monitoring farebox to ascertain correct fare has been deposited, dispensing and collecting transfers. Filing a defect card daily, noting mechanical and body defects on vehicle. Reporting to dispatcher via radio any route detours, or whenever passengers might require assistance of police, medical or other services. Recording farebox readings and special passenger counts as required. Maintaining daily worksheet and completing accident/incident reports when necessary. Other duties as assigned or required. This position is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and be able to obtain a valid class B Illinois Driver's License. Must have a good work history and a record of safe driving (5 years). Must successfully pass a training and route familiarization program. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Physical requirements and working conditions Must be able to sit and operate a vehicle for extended periods of time in all types of weather. This is a safety sensitive position.