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Location: 15 Industrial Parkway, Burlington, VT 05401
Contact: 802-520-2468 | RideGMT.com
Job Title: Bus Operators
Reports to: Operations Supervisors, Operations Manager
Effective Date: 6/1/2017
Direct Reports: None
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description and Essential Functions
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a bus to transport passengers, exercising sound judgment in all situations including emergencies.
- Perform skilled work in operating various types of buses, receiving instructions in written and/or oral form.
- Operate buses safely and efficiently, providing helpful customer service, including answering questions, providing directions, issuing transfers, and explaining services.
- Arrive on time, dressed in uniform, check in with dispatcher, and provide physical assistance to disabled passengers when needed.
- Obey traffic laws, monitor fare collection, help passengers understand fare structures, and report traffic/weather issues affecting schedules.
- Communicate effectively in English via in-person and radio, using courtesy and diplomacy.
- Use radio to report problems and conduct pre-trip safety and cleanliness checks, reporting discrepancies.
- Complete reports such as pre-trip inspections, passenger counts, and incident reports legibly and timely.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 21.
- Valid CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement and a clean driving record.
- Must pass DOT physical exam.
- Sufficient strength and dexterity to operate controls, sit for up to 6 hours, and lift up to 35 pounds.
Work Conditions
- Exposure to moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, noise, and extreme temperatures.
- Work indoors and outdoors, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and split shifts.