Part-Time Bus Operator

City of Grand Forks•Public Transportation 867 S 48th St, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Forks runs because you do. Join the team that keeps our community connected. As a Transit Bus Driver, you'll serve riders of all abilities, operate on fixed routes, and represent the City with professionalism every mile. This is a Part-Time Position. 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 $18.00/Hr. On the job training for CDL plus Passenger Endorsement.

Requirements

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
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
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
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 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.