Bus Operator

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

The Bus Operator drives a passenger mini-bus on assigned routes between County facilities, overflow parking areas, and other designated locations. The role emphasizes safe, courteous passenger transportation, including assisting passengers with physical or mental disabilities and using specialized equipment for passengers who use wheelchairs. The position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug testing under the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

The operator inspects the bus before and after trips, checks cleanliness and operating condition, performs basic maintenance and minor repairs, reports vehicle problems, and coordinates maintenance and repairs with Fleet Maintenance. The role also documents incidents and repair requests, responds to emergencies, and communicates with passengers, supervisors, County staff, the public, and others to coordinate work and exchange information. Supplemental duties include coordinating group trips with Senior Center managers, assigning vehicles and temporary drivers, preparing drivers’ invoices, assigning drivers for maintenance and repairs, maintaining vehicle records for State-required monitoring, and scheduling vehicle maintenance, cleaning, fueling, and repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience operating commercial motor vehicles, including large vans or buses, or experience in a related field.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class C Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Drive a passenger mini-bus on assigned routes between County facilities and other designated locations safely and courteously.
• Ensure passengers load and unload safely, including operating specialized equipment for passengers with special needs such as wheelchairs.
• Assist individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities and ensure their safety.
• Communicate with passengers, provide information, and respond to inquiries.
• Consult regularly with the Supervisor about schedules and routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to check vehicle operating condition, cleanliness, and compliance with safety standards.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, such as checking fluid levels, and make minor repairs as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions and potential vehicle problems, and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with Fleet Maintenance.
• Prepare written and verbal documentation of incidents, including accident reports and repair requests.
• Respond to emergencies involving passengers or other vehicles to maintain passenger safety.
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, the public, and others to coordinate work, review its status, exchange information, and resolve problems, including by telephone and two-way radio.
• Coordinate group-trip scheduling with Senior Center managers.
• Assign vehicles and temporary drivers for scheduled trips and verify trip details when additional drivers are needed.
• Prepare drivers’ invoices and submit them for processing.
• Assign drivers for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain vehicle records for State-required monitoring.
• Schedule maintenance, cleaning, fueling, and repairs for County vehicles.

What This Job Offers

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