Bus Operator

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County in Decatur, GA is seeking a Transport Bus Operator to drive a passenger mini-bus on daily routes between county facilities and other designated locations. The role requires safety-conscious driving and assistance for passengers with disabilities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Class C Georgia CDL with passenger endorsement, with one year of relevant driving experience. This is a safety-sensitive role with drug testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year of experience operating commercial motor vehicles.
• Valid Class C Georgia CDL with passenger endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Drives passenger mini-bus on an assigned route in a safe and courteous manner.
• Ensures safe loading/unloading, including wheelchair access.
• Assists individuals with disabilities, ensuring passenger safety.
• Communicates with passengers and supervisor; responds to inquiries.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections for safety and cleanliness.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance checks and minor repairs as needed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and coordinates with Fleet Maintenance.
• Maintains vehicle records and schedules maintenance.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class C Georgia CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Job Code: 61027 Salary Grade: 8 Salary: $17.68 - $26.92 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

Operates passenger mini-bus on a daily route to provide transportation between County facilities
and overflow parking locations and other locations as required. Transports passengers safely and
courteously.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County's Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

Drives passenger mini-bus on an assigned route to transport passengers between County facilities and other designated locations in a safe and courteous manner.

Ensures safe loading and unloading of passengers, including operation of specialized equipment for passengers with special needs such as wheelchairs.

Assists individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities, ensuring passenger safety.

Communicates with passengers, providing information and responding to inquiries.

Consults with Supervisor on a regular basis concerning schedule and route.

Performs pre- and post-trip bus inspection to ensure proper operating conditions, cleanliness of vehicle, and compliance with safety standards.

Performs basic vehicle maintenance service, such as checking fluid levels, and makes minor repairs to vehicle as needed.

Reports any equipment malfunctions or potential problems with vehicle and coordinates with Fleet Maintenance for preventative maintenance and repair.

Provides written and verbal reports to document incidents, including accident reports and repair requests.

Responds to emergency situations involving passengers or other vehicles for the purpose of maintaining passenger safety.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; and communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required; one year of experience in the operation of commercial motor vehicles, including driving large vans or buses, or a related field.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.

Supplemental Duties

Coordinate with Senior Center managers to schedule group trips.

Assign vehicles and temp drivers for scheduled trips and verify trip details when additional drivers are needed.

Prepare drivers' invoices and submit them for processing.

Assign drivers for all vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Maintain vehicle records as they pertain to State required monitoring.

Schedule maintenance, cleaning, fueling and repair of County vehicle.