CDL Part-Time Bus Operator

Bi-State Development; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation provider as a Part-Time Bus Operator, where you’ll not only drive but also ensure a safe and welcoming experience for our passengers. With a starting pay of $23.60/hr and opportunities for professional growth, you'll be part of a team committed to serving the community in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass the necessary certification.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience is essential.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes according to a time schedule.
• Answers questions regarding service, routes, and fares.
• Inspects the bus before each trip and documents any issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Safe Driving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Part -Time Bus Operator

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Metro Transit is searching foru00A0 Part Time Bus Operators to join our team! If youu2019re interested in a fulfilling career, love people and enjoy using your skills to make a difference in our community, then this opportunity may be for you.

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Metro Bus Operators do far more than simply drive customers to their destinations; they take the ride with them, from greeting to goodbye. Our Operators connect with customers every day to assure they feel safe and welcome.u00A0 If you have a talent for connecting with people, a passion for our region and want a career you can take pride inu2014climb in the driveru2019s seat as a Metro Bus Operator, and take your future to new and exciting places.

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$23.60 /hr minimum starting pay Plus Uniform Allowance

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About Us

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Metro Transit provides transportation throughout the bi-state area to tens of thousands of riders every day.

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These passengers rely on the Metro Transit system, and more than 5 ,000 Metro professionals to keep their life and their communities moving forward.

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Our fleet of more than 600 Metro Transit trains, buses and vans are operated, maintained, and protected by bus/van operators, security personnel, customer service, mechanics, and engineersu2014a team ranging widely in age, experience and professional specialty, but are united by shared passion for the community they serve.

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Essential Outcomes

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• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule.
• Operates bus skillfully and safely.
• Answers questions regarding service, routes, fares, points of interest, etc.
• Maintain good relations with general public.
• Announces stops.
• Directs and controls passengers.
• Read time schedules, street signs, traffic signs, head signs, bus passes and instructions.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Adjust temperature gauges and controls for passenger comfort.
• Operates head sign.
• Operates wheelchair lift and hand radio.
• Secures passenger wheelchairs.
• Inspects bus before trip.
• Writes accident reports.
• Issues transfers.
• Memorizes routes and fare structure.
• Makes mental mathematical computations.
• Verifies amount of fare entered into fare box.
• Records passenger data.
• Reports vehicular delays and/or accidents.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Physically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Possess a valid driveru2019s license and possess the ability to pass the Missouri/Illinois prescribed state examination for Commercial Driveru2019s License prior to start of training.
• At least one year of successful customer service experience.
• Minimum of three years related driving experience.
• Ability to read, tell time, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, make routine arithmetical monetary computations.
• Ability to work under pressure and adept to change.
• Successful applicants must pass pre-screen, oral interview and pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen.

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Education

Experience

Degree: High School or GED

Years : 1 to 2 years

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Field:

Filed: Transit Operations or Customer Service

Must be a least 21 years of age, able to pass a drug & alcohol screen , and able to obtain the required DOT certification.

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