Bus Driver

City of Tyler • Tyler, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating and maintaining a public transportation vehicle and providing safe and courteous passenger delivery service in compliance with program policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations. Hours vary within the following windows: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of basic transit bus operating procedures
• Must have the skill and ability to operate a bus designated by the supervisor on City streets.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public, in person, by telephone or radio equipment.
• Must have good knowledge of applicable State traffic laws and City traffic ordinances.
• Must have good knowledge of safe methods of operating an assigned vehicle, City streets and other departmental operations, rules and regulations.
• Must possess ability to safely and effectively operate assigned vehicles and to effectively work with citizens and co-workers.
• Must be able to operate a 30 passenger bus and 25' cutaway bus if assigned.
• Must be able to operate handicapped lifts, ramps and tie-downs.
• Must be able to operate all mechanical operations of a bus, as deemed necessary.
• Must be able to follow established guidelines and procedures.
• Must be able to work well with supervisor and co-workers.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License with "P" and air brake endorsements OR be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have a clear driving record with no traffic moving violations within (12) twelve months

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description.
• Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree.
• Eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicle utilized in the transportation program
• Receive daily dispatch and scheduling directions from on duty dispatchers, supervisors, and managers.
• Reports all scheduling, customer service, and safety incidents and discrepancies to on duty dispatcher, supervisor or manager immediately.
• Conduct a daily vehicle pre-inspection and post-inspection and follow a standard vehicle maintenance schedule to ensure passenger safety, longevity of equipment, and continuity of reliable service.
• Keep program system vehicle in a safe, secure, and clean condition and fuel vehicle.
• Ensure all safety equipment in vehicle (wheelchair lift, fire extinguisher, etc.) is in safe working condition and available for use.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with customers and agency staff
• Provide curb-to-curb assistance and reasonable accommodation to passengers boarding and de-boarding vehicles.
• Maintain passenger’s trip information and vehicle operation reports
• Keep all reporting instruments and client records secure and adhere to confidentiality requirements of State and Federal Privacy Acts as well as Tyler Transit's Confidentiality Policy.
• Follow generally accepted fiscal accountability principles when receiving, recording, handling, and depositing program funds (i.e. fares, contributions, etc.)
• Maintain contact with TYLER TRANSIT dispatching office via mobile radio, cell phone or assigned tablet.
• Participate in all required driver training activities including, but limited to monthly driver meetings, safety blitzes, etc.
• Perform dispatch, reservation and or scheduling tasks when tasked to do so by supervisors and management.
• Deliver vehicle for maintenance or repair & participate in cleaning vehicle when tasked to do so by supervisors and management.
• Work front desk on an as needed basis (including taking reservations, computing information to secure an individual’s travel to various destinations, and collecting fares, creating identification cards for paratransit clients or half fare).
• Intake and document complaints.
• Other miscellaneous tasks required by program, Supervisor, AGM, General Manager, and/or Director

Benefits

• The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace.
• All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED