Bus Operator - Trainee

Liberty Lines Transit Inc • City of Yonkers, NY

53d

About The Position

Bus Operators utilize safe driving techniques and defensive driving skills while transporting passengers to various locations, following a predetermined route. Providing professional customer service to the public, obeying local, state, and federal transit regulations as well as obeying all vehicle and traffic laws.

Requirements

• Required a minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain an excellent Commercial Driver License class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements and 19A compliance.
• Must have 5 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination.
• Must be able to safely operate a bus in all weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet and wind.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Bus Operator Training Program.
• Must be able to work any scheduled hours such as split shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting passengers safely following predetermined routes and detours.
• Ensures proper pick up and drop off passengers at designated bus stops.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the utilization of safe driving always to reduce and eliminate accidents.
• Responsible for informing the Company in regarding on the road occurrences within a timely manner.
• Responsible for proper documentation of faulty equipment during the utilization of assigned vehicle.

What This Job Offers

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