BUS OPERATOR

Metro; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro is hiring part-time bus operators in Los Angeles to transport passengers, collect fares, and provide customer service with safety inspections of equipment. This role may evolve to Line Instructor/Mentor and will involve working across divisions, shifts, and potentially various routes.

Requirements include a minimum age of 21, a valid CA driver license (Class C to start, with Class B P endorsement during training), and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid California Class C Driver License.
• U.S. driver license for at least two years.
• Satisfactory driving record over past five years.
• Must obtain California Class B Driver License with P endorsement before training.
• Valid California Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Card.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC).
• Pass Metro Bus Operator course at OCI.
• Positions are safety-sensitive and subject to drug/alcohol testing per FTA.
• Authorized to work in the United States and have CDL status.

Responsibilities

• Collect fares and transport passengers on public transit buses.
• Know routes, transfer points, and fares for lines assigned.
• Perform pre-pull-out safety inspections and inform maintenance of issues.
• Follow route maps, schedules, and instruction for pull-outs and pulls-ins.
• Provide schedule, route, and fare information to passengers.
• Operate wheelchair ramp and assist passengers with disabilities safely.
• Secure wheelchairs and communicate actions clearly.
• Transmit and receive two-way radio messages during incidents.
• Instruct trainee drivers if promoted to Line Instructor/Mentor.
• Report hazardous conditions along routes and loading zones; adjust routes as needed.
• Maintain driving record and comply with regulations and Metro policies.
• Complete reports as requested by management.

Skills

Vehicle operations

Traffic laws

Safety procedures

Metro SOPs

Route knowledge

Money concepts

Job description

Under direct supervision, operates public transit buses, transports passengers, provides customer service, and performs safety inspections of bus equipment to assure their safe, efficient, and on-time operation.

Differs from Bus Operator (Full-time) in that Bus Operator (Part-time) works less than 40 hours per week.

Salary Range:You’ll earn $27.58/hour, plus room to grow (top rate for part-time is $33.47/hour after 5+ years)

Other Info:Metro is a 24-hour / 7 day a week operation. You may be assigned to any Metro Operating Division within L.A. County and be assigned to any shift. This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List for both part-time and full-time positions.

• Collects and counts fares, and transports passengers on public transit buses
• Knowledgeable about routes, transfer points, and fare structures for all lines assigned divisions
• Performs a complete pre-pull-out inspection of bus, safety checks equipment, and informs maintenance when adjustments or repairs are necessary; at completion of assignment
• Refers to and implements route maps, time schedules, and instructions for pull-outs, line service, pull-ins, and off-route trips
• Provides schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
• Operates wheelchair ramp and assists passengers with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner, which may include pushing a wheelchair up and down the ramp
• Secures wheelchairs of passengers with disabilities and clearly communicates the actions being taken
• Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, emergencies, or criminal activities
• If promoted to Line Instructor/Mentor, instructs bus operator student trainees on all job duties and responsibilities
• Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity; alters route if required and approved
• Maintains an acceptable driving record and complies with all state and local traffic regulations and Metro policies and procedures
• Completes any reports as necessary or requested by division management

May be required to perform other related job duties

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• None Required

Experience

• None Required

Certification/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Possess a valid U.S. driver license for at least two years
• Satisfactory driving record for the past five years as verified by a K-4 DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) printout
• Must be able to obtain a valid California Class B Driver License with P (Passenger) endorsement before completion of training
• Valid California Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Card
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)
• Must pass Metro Bus Operator course at Operations Central Instruction (OCI)
• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Important Notice for Applicants

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible to obtain and maintain a California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger endorsement.

Applicants must provide valid documentation verifying identity and work authorization in accordance with federal law.

Please note: CDL validity may be limited to the duration of your work authorization. Employees must maintain valid work authorization and CDL status throughout employment.

For additional information please visit the DMV website at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/important-changes-to-limited-term-legal-presence-cdl-requirements/ or call the DMV Hotline [phone].

Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Vehicle operations and on-bus technology
• State and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of transit vehicles
• Vehicle safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Metro Rule Book for Bus Operators and Standard Operations Procedures
• Metro Issued Route and Schedule Material
• Basic money and time concepts

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Operating Metro vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently
• Working independently in a highly structured environment
• Recognizing existing or potential mechanical defects and problems
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Exercise sound judgment in stressful situations within scope of responsibility
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees and the general public
• Push, pull, and secure wheelchairs up to 275 pounds
• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions
• Follow safety rules and ensure passengers are safe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to physical and verbal abuse by clients/customers and/or general public
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold,