BUS OPERATOR - METS

City-of-Evansville; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Evansville, via METS Mobility, is seeking a bus driver to transport passengers on fixed routes and mobility services. The role involves safe operation of transit vehicles, daily inspections, fare collection, and timely pickups and drop-offs.

The ideal candidate holds a CDL Class B with air brake and passenger endorsements, has a high school diploma or equivalent, and can maintain composure in busy conditions while assisting elderly and disabled riders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class B with air brake and public passenger endorsements.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass required checks.

Responsibilities

• Operates Mobility vans under supervision of Mobility Project Manager and/or Dispatchers.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and collect fares.
• Complete assigned pick-ups and drop-offs in a safe and timely manner.
• Drive buses to downtown departure point and along route for passenger service.
• Assist passengers with fare collection and provide information.
• Train new employees as necessary and relay information to mechanics or supervisors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written reports

Customer service

Reading maps

Manual dexterity

Physical strength

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B with air brake and passenger endorsements

Job description

Job Summary
Incumbent serves as bus driver for Metropolitan Evansville Transit System. Duties include passenger transportation on fixed route and Mobility as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates Mobility vans under the supervision of Mobility Project Manager and/or Dispatchers.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections.
• Collects fares and complete necessary financial reports.
• Complete assigned pick-ups and drop-offs in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs assigned duties of operation of METS vehicles.
• Check amount of transfers and schedules.
• Drive buses to downtown departure point at appropriate time; operate bus along assigned route picking up and letting off passengers.
• Assist passengers in fare collection, provide information and disperse transfers.
• Return bus downtown on time and (if midday) turn bus over to relief driver; or return bus to the garage at the end of the day.
• Advise relief driver or mechanics of any unusual situations.
• Complete daily time slip.
• Train new employees as necessary.
• Serve on report at garage office or Mobility office taking calls for information or relieve another driver as needed.
• Performs assigned route independently. Recommends or requests deviations from assigned route when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills to inform passengers and fill out necessary reports.
• Adequate mathematical abilities to account for all fares collected.
• Familiarity with general city geography, city streets, addresses and ability to read maps of the city.
• Sufficient manual dexterity is necessary to steer and operate standard bus controls.
• Must possess sufficient physical strength to properly assist wheelchairs and disabled individuals (lifting or pulling minimum of 40 pounds).
• Clear driving record for past two (2) years.
• Must maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Must demonstrate genuine feeling of compassion for the elderly and disabled.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to read, understand and maintain time points and schedules.
• Ability to work with a minimum level of supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
• Ability to write in a clear and legible manner.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• This position often requires working on weekend and holidays during a variety of shifts.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brake and public passenger endorsements.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Drivers perform repetitive body movements to operate controls, coordinating hand and foot movements to operate the bus, two-way radio and public address system and enter passenger and fare data into an electronic fare box.
• Drivers will be required to remain alert constantly, watching and listening to traffic, pedestrians and passengers.
• Drivers may be required to lift or pull up to 40 pounds and sit for extended periods with limited ability to move about.
• Drivers operate transit vehicles in heavy traffic and in emergency or hazardous situations or conditions.
• Mobility duties will include operation of Mobility vehicles and assisting passengers in a variety of settings and weather conditions.
• Exerts physical effort involving assisting passengers to and from the van and handling wheelchair passengers in unusual circumstances.
• Drivers will work independently with a minimum of breaks.
• Work is usually performed inside; some exposure to various weather conditions is possible.
• Bus duties are normally performed in a seated position; however, there is pronounced vibration from the engine and roadways.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.