Full Time Transit System Operator

The City of Albany, GA; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bus Operator to join their transit system. In this vital role, you will ensure the safe transport of passengers along designated routes while providing excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include operating a transit bus, collecting fares, assisting passengers, and maintaining safety protocols. The position requires a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License and a commitment to serving the community. If you are passionate about public service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of bus driving experience needed.
• Must have a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operate a transit bus safely along assigned routes while maintaining schedules.
• Collect fares, assist passengers, and maintain order on the bus.

Skills

Bus Driving

Customer Service

Traffic Safety Awareness

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way Radio

Bus Maintenance Tools

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to operate a transit system bus to safely transport passengers on an assigned route as directed. Drives transit system bus to transport passengers along assigned route; observes traffic safety rules; maintains transit schedules.

Greets boarding passengers; collects fares and transfers; ensures passengers enter and exit bus safely; provides information/directions; maintains order on bus; assists elderly and passengers with disabilities as needed.

Performs pre-trip inspections; sweeps bus daily and empties trash cans; fuels bus as directed.

Prepares accident reports, vehicle maintenance reports, and incident reports; maintains accurate passenger count; submits to supervisor.

Responds as appropriate to emergency situations or vehicle breakdowns.

Consults with other operators regarding transfers.

Operates two-way radio to provide information or receive advice/direction.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; additionally, two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving bus driving required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to communicate a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks may require the ability to perceive and discern colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks may require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.