Part-Time Bus Operator

City of Grand Forks ND; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Grand Forks ND is seeking a part-time bus operator responsible for safe operation of a public transit vehicle on assigned routes. You will provide customer service, announce stops, perform pre-trip checks, collect fares, and report any issues to the supervisor.

CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements is required or obtainable within 60 days. This role emphasizes safety and reliable service to riders.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a public transit bus.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 60 days, a valid commercial’s driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers from one place to another safely in a designated transit vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service by giving information regarding maps, schedules, routes and stops to all passengers, including disabled riders.
• Announce required stops and learn transfer points and times.
• Prepare the bus for the daily route and inspect for safety issues.
• Drive the bus while obeying traffic laws and monitoring passengers and pedestrians.
• Perform fare collection and daily reports of distance traveled.
• Report mechanical problems to the Transportation Operations Supervisor.
• Fuel the bus and keep the interior clean.
• Coordinate route changes and shelter locations with the supervisor.
• Report accidents or disruptions and follow alternate routes as needed.
• Search for and secure passengers' lost property.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Two-way radios

Wheelchair lifts

PA system

Job description

Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Responsible for safe and careful operation of a public transit vehicle, transporting people from one place to another based on an assigned route and making required stops according to time schedule.

Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Responsible for safe and careful operation of a public transit vehicle, transporting people from one place to another based on an assigned route and making required stops according to time schedule.

Without a CDL starting wage is $20.35/Hr. On the job training for CDL plus Passenger Endorsement.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Transport passengers from one place to another safely in a designated transit vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service by providing information regarding map information, schedules, routes, transfer points, and any schedule changes to all passengers including the disabled, visually impaired and hearing impaired; Assist disabled passengers and mobility aid passengers as needed.
• Operate bus in a smooth manner on assigned routes, announcing required stops according to time schedule and learn all transfer points and times.
• Prepare the bus for the daily route; check fluid levels, inspect tires, scan engine for obvious problems, spot clean floor, windows and seat, empty trash can, and fill out check list and note all damages to bus before departing.
• Drive through traffic and monitor traffic, passengers, and pedestrians while obeying all traffic laws.
• Perform fare collection and make daily reports of distance traveled.
• Perform basic bus vehicle problem surveillance and report mechanical problems and service requirements to the Transportation Operations Supervisor.
• Fill bus with fuel, spot clean interior as necessary to ensure cleanliness of buses before and during operation.
• Consult with Transportation Operations Supervisor to report road conditions, recommend route and time changes, shelter locations needed, and discuss daily and long-range problems.
• Report accidents or other traffic disruptions to dispatcher and follow directions when using an alternate route.
• Search for and secure passengers lost or forgotten property.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Knowledge: Modern transit buses and their operation and maintenance; Two-way radios, wheelchair lifts and tie down system, and PA system for visually impaired; Principles and practices of customer service; Operational characteristics of transportation vehicles and related equipment; City geography; Basic mathematical principles; Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties. Stop the designated transit vehicle frequently at designated passenger stops. Abilities: Work: independently in the absence of supervision; Learn city traffic laws and safe bus operating procedures; Follow state and federal transit regulations; Learn city street system and the location of various offices and agencies; Work within the constraints of a time schedule; Prepare clear and concise reports; Use independent judgment and foresight when assessing route conditions in poor weather; Give and follow directions with precision; Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Supplemental Information

Experience And Training Guidelines

Experience

Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a public transit bus.

Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 60 days, a valid commercial’s driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsement.

This is a part-time, non benefited position