Bus Operator

Broward County • Copans and/or Ravenswood Transit Facilities, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is vehicle operation work in transporting passengers of a mass transit system. Work involves operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed fixed routes within assigned areas. Responsibilities include operating the vehicle carefully, safely, and within the prescribed time schedule. Work is performed within established rules and procedures with the utmost regard for the safety of the passengers, the general public, and all equipment. Work is reviewed by a superior through observation of work activities, and efficiency of operation procedures.

Requirements

• Possession of valid Florida Class A/B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement or Florida Class A/B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement three (3) weeks prior to start date.
• Licensed driver for at least three (3) years (time spent driving on a Learner's Permit does not count toward this requirement)
• No more than one (1) moving violation related to the safe operation of a vehicle in the past three (3) years
• No At-Fault accidents within the last three (3) years
• No Reckless Driving within the last seven (7) years
• No Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last seven (7) years - Two (2) convictions (lifetime) for DUI is an automatic disqualification
• No Suspensions related to the safe operation of a vehicle within within the last three (3) years
• No Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle
• No Hit-Run, or Hit-Run Property Damage
• No Reckless Driving causing injury
• No Driving Under the Influence (DUI) causing injury
• No Combination of violations which indicate a pattern of irresponsibility or poor judgment
• Ability to work nights, weekends (Saturdays & Sundays), holidays, and various shifts and locations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state and county traffic and motor vehicle regulations.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county.
• Ability to operate the assigned vehicle in the prescribed manner.
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems on the assigned vehicle.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural.

Responsibilities

• Operates a county passenger bus according to established routes and schedules; maintains records and logs on travel time, mileage, gas, purchases and passengers served.
• Monitors fare collections; issues bus transfers; provides general information to passengers.
• Takes vehicle to be serviced to a central servicing area for repairs and/or maintenance.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed