Non-CDL Bus Operator

rfta; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) in Aspen, CO, seeks a Full-Time, Fixed Term Non-CDL Bus Operator to safely operate transit buses on various routes. You will follow DOT and RFTA policies, use defensive driving, and deliver courteous service to passengers.

This safety-sensitive role requires flexible day and night shifts, strong knowledge of routes, and accurate pre-trip inspections, fare handling, and public announcements.

Qualifications

• Defensive driving techniques and safety rules.
• Ability to read/write English and speak clearly.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate transit buses following policies and traffic laws.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report defects.
• Provide courteous customer service and announcements.
• Log passenger counts and handle transfers.
• Distribute information and assist riders.

Skills

Defensive driving

English language

Job description

Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.

Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time, Fixed Term Non-CDL Bus Operator Position in Aspen, Colorado!

Position Purpose:

This position involves all duties and responsibilities associated with transit vehicle operation. Duties include carrying out functions pertaining to the safe, courteous, and efficient operation of assigned transit vehicles on routine and/or special service routes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, employing defensive driving techniques, maintaining professional courtesy while under stress, making public address announcements, properly answering questions, solving transit-related concerns of passengers, and exercising prudent judgment under a variety of constantly changing operating conditions. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the rules and regulations of the RFTA Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts self appropriately as a representative of RFTA, works effectively in a diverse work environment, always uses prudent judgment, performs duties in a safe manner, and delivers professional quality services to all external and internal customers.
• Operates transit buses in revenue and non-revenue service while in strict compliance with RFTA policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations. This includes using proper defensive driving techniques.
• Maintains working knowledge of streets, current bus routes, and stops within RFTA's service area as well as RFTA's current fare structure and bus pass programs.
• Maintains current knowledge of-and adherence to-all RFTA operating policies, directives, and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of-and remains in strict compliance with-Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations, as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
• Performs RFTA pre-trip inspections of transit buses for mechanical problems prior to beginning scheduled runs. This includes conducting visual inspections and pre-testing all necessary equipment, safety mechanisms, communications equipment, and transit bus controls for use while in service. Also conducts internal visual inspections at the end of revenue service to collect and turn in found items.
• Completes accident and incident reports promptly, accurately, and legibly as necessary.
• Completes farebox and bus maintenance defect reports as necessary upon completion of scheduled shifts.
• Provide customer service information in a courteous, professional manner. This includes operating the automated stop announcements system and/or stating stop and public information announcements over the public address system. It also includes properly answering questions and solving transit-related concerns of passengers.
• Stocks bus on-board racks with RFTA-approved brochures and distribute official information fliers and surveys as required.
• Understands how to log in to and out of computerized transit control head (TCH) devices, knows how to override the TCH and use manual systems, operates fareboxes, inspects various bus passes, and distributes and collects bus transfer cards in a professional, courteous manner. Also records and maintains passenger counts as necessary.
• Complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in operating transit buses. This includes providing accessibility for passengers with disabilities to board and de-board by properly operating accessibility lifts and safely securing passengers in a courteous manner. It also includes verbally announcing designated stops and major crossroads as needed.
• Performs various physical duties to successfully complete job responsibilities. These can include but are not limited to, boarding and de-boarding transit buses, operating the disabled passenger accessibility lift, properly securing disabled passengers, properly operating all transit bus controls and operating devices, and loading and unloading passenger baggage as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and the ability to use, standard and advanced defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to tell time and keep a timely schedule.
• History of satisfactory attendance, which includes the ability to report to work in a punctual manner.
• Ability to read and understand maps and timetables, which includes determining directions and following a mapped-out route.
• Ability to use prudent judgment and common sense in making quick, safe decisions with minimal supervision and adapt to constantly changing operating environments.
• Ability to work any day or night shifts (24/7/365), split shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, while interacting wit