Bus Operator- Trainee

Capital Area Transit System•Baton Rouge, LA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating transit buses in revenue service, collecting fares, assisting passengers, and ensuring the safe and efficient transport of individuals according to established routes and schedules. The role requires adherence to traffic regulations, company policies, and ADA requirements. Additionally, the Bus Operator- Trainee will conduct ridership surveys, report issues, and maintain communication with dispatch.

Requirements

Applicants must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement for job consideration.
High school diploma or equivalent
MUST be at least 21 years of age or older and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
MUST be available to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
MUST be able to pass physical agility tests with no limitations on upper or lower back.
MUST be able to walk, kneel, bend, push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in safe driving practices and great customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written including presentation abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, other company employees, city officials and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
Ability to deal with difficult situations and understand the views and concerns of others.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Examines bus to insure its proper mechanical operation, including review of all safety features.
Safely operates transit buses in revenue service according to the State of Louisiana traffic regulations, transporting passengers over established city routes according to required time schedule.
Collects bus fares, issues transfers, and answers passengers’ questions in a professional and congenial manner.
Conducts ridership surveys, reports bus stop and bus shelter problems, delays due to accidents, street closures, and passenger misconduct incidents.
Provides passengers with information regarding bus routes, answers service questions and announces major bus stops and transfer points.
Enforces company policies regulating passenger conduct.
Assists in loading, securing, and unloading wheelchairs and passengers based on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Reports any dangerous conditions that could jeopardize the safety of the passenger or other members of the public.
Maintains contact with dispatch and reports current position and conditions effecting the operation of the route as required.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
Effective and respectful communication and interaction with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.
Other duties as assigned or apparent.