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Transit Bus Operator, Grade T1
Montgomery County Government
Derwood (MD)
On-site
USD 54,000 - 63,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking dedicated Transit Bus Operators to enhance community mobility. This role is crucial for connecting people and ensuring safe, efficient transportation. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends. Join a team that values exceptional service and plays a vital role in the community's transportation network. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in their community.
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and on-time operation of transit vehicles.
- Interact courteously with the public and provide quality service.
- Complete necessary paperwork for inspections and incidents.
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Job description
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About The Position
/ $26.02 hourly
Who We Are
The Montgomery County Department Of Transportation ( MCDOT ) ’s mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. The Division of Transit Services coordinates transit services in Montgomery County. Transit accomplishes an essential mobility mission of the County, connecting people, communities, workplaces, educational institutions, recreational opportunities, and many other essential destinations .
About The Position
The anticipated salary upon hire: $54,124 / $26.02 hourly
Who We Are
The Montgomery County Department Of Transportation ( MCDOT ) ’s mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. The Division of Transit Services coordinates transit services in Montgomery County. Transit accomplishes an essential mobility mission of the County, connecting people, communities, workplaces, educational institutions, recreational opportunities, and many other essential destinations .
Who We Are Looking For
MCDOT is seeking Full Time Transit Bus Operators . As a bus operator, you play a crucial role in connecting people and enhancing the mobility of our community . We are seeking passionate bus operators committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring the safe, efficient transportation of our community.
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies. Current and future vacancies are in our depots in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Nicholson Court.
Qualified Candidates Must Possess
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A strong commitment to safety and adherence to all traffic regulations.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What You'll Be Doing
The responsibilities of a transit bus operator for the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (DOT) include several key duties to ensure efficient and safe service.
- Operators must ensure the safe and on-time operation of transit vehicles in all weather and traffic conditions. This includes using defensive driving techniques and adhering to DOT policies, procedures, and all applicable Federal and State traffic laws and regulations.
- Operators are expected to interact tactfully and courteously with the public, acting as representatives of the Montgomery County DOT. They must work effectively in a diverse environment, using professional judgment and providing quality service to all passengers.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of county streets, bus routes, stops, fare structures, and bus pass programs is essential. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is required , ensuring accessibility for disabled passengers by operating accessibility ramps and securing passengers safely and courteously.
- Operators must complete necessary paperwork accurately and legibly for pre- and post-trip inspections, schedules, and any incidents or accidents. This includes farebox, passenger, and bus maintenance defect reports, as well as maintenance repair forms.
- Operators may perform related duties as required , which can include operating vehicle doors, assisting passengers, and maintaining communication with central operations to report delays or service interruptions.
All selected Bus Operators initially start in a temporary operator trainee position. The first 5 weeks consist of facilitator/classroom led training with hours beginning 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. As well as one (1) week of training done at evening to nighttime from 1:00p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Trainees then report to their assigned depot and will begin to drive passengers. Once assigned to a depot, hours will vary.
Medical Exam and Background Investigation: All bus operator positions filled under this recruitment require a County administered medical exam with drug screen and a criminal background clearance.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience : Three (3) years minimum driving experience as a motor vehicle operator with a current Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from applicant's state of residence and a current safe driving record as determined by the Department/Agency to which the position is assigned, and one (1) year of direct customer service experience.
Driving Record: No more than one (1) current point on driving record .
Education : Sufficient education to understand and express instructions, descriptions, and ideas (such as bus route/schedule information, customer service policies and bus condition information) in both spoken and written English, and to make basic arithmetic calculations (such as addition and subtraction to keep to schedules).
Equivalency : None .
Physical Ability : Ability to operate all transit buses in the County's inventory (currently from 30-40 feet in length), which requires, but is not limited to, physical abilities needed to operate a transit bus throughout a shift. They include, but are not limited to, the abilities to (a) conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, (b) operate hand controls, (c) operate foot controls, (d) help passengers with disabilities who use assistive devices and other passengers who need help 'negotiating' the bus, (e) announce stops and route information and exchange other types of information face-to-face and use a public address system, a radio-telephone and other equipment, and (f) attend to multiple work inputs and outputs simultaneously using vision and hearing.
OTHER : Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the first day of employment in this job class.
License
At Time of Employment Application:
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid (non-provisional and non-probationary) Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from applicant's state of residence.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of either a valid Class B (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, or an Instructional Permit for a Class B (or equivalent) CDL, with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by applicant's state of residence.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a Class B (or equivalent) CDL, with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by the employee's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are no Preferred Criteria . All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified", placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.??Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference in scheduling interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
- Possession of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or "B" with passenger endorsement issued by the local jurisdiction in which you reside .
- One (1) year experience as a bus operator operating medium to heavy duty passenger buses (i.e., 30-60 feet buses in length), transporting passengers between designated bus stops, while adhering to an established time schedule and route.
- Three (3) or more years of customer service experience.
- Five (5) or more years of driving experience with no moving violations.
- Driving Record: You MUST provide an Original Complete Certified Driving Record when you are scheduled for an interview.
- Driving record must be a CURRENT copy; NOT more than 30 days old.
- Complete Driving Record required ; NOT the 36 months driving record.
- If your driving history is less than 2 years in your current state of residence, then you must obtain an Original Complete Certified copy from your prior state of residence.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
- IndustriesGovernment Administration
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