Full Time Bus Operator

Pace Bus; Melrose Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Bus in Melrose Park, IL is hiring a Bus Operator to transport passengers on a fixed route and assist with fare information, boarding and deboarding. A current Class B Illinois driver's license, five years of safe driving, and successful completion of a training program are required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, and the role operates under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain a valid class B Illinois Driver's License.
• Must have a safe driving record (5 years).
• Must successfully pass a training and route familiarization program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a bus on a pre-determined route and provide route and fare information to passengers.
• Monitor farebox for correct fare; dispense and collect transfers.
• File defect cards daily noting mechanical and body defects on vehicle.
• Report detours or assistance needs to dispatcher via radio.
• Record farebox readings and passenger counts as required.
• Maintain daily worksheet and complete accident/incident reports as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Safe driving

Job description

Job Description

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring farebox to ascertain correct fare has been deposited, dispensing and collecting transfers.
2. Filing a defect card daily, noting mechanical and body defects on vehicle.
3. Reporting to dispatcher via radio any route detours, or whenever passengers might require assistance of police, medical or other services.
4. Recording farebox readings and special passenger counts as required.
5. Maintaining daily worksheet and completing accident/incident reports when necessary.
6. Other duties as assigned or required.

This position is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age and be able to obtain a valid class B Illinois Driver's License. Must have a good work history and a record of safe driving (5 years). Must successfully pass a training and route familiarization program. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Physical requirements and working conditions

Must be able to sit and operate a vehicle for extended periods of time in all types of weather.

Salary

$27.11/hr

Benefits Summary