City Bus Operator; $2000 SIGN-ON BONUS

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

10h•Onsite

About The Position

City Bus Operators safely transport passengers in public transit vehicles along assigned routes and make required stops according to schedule. The role involves customer service and passenger assistance, fare collection, vehicle inspections and basic cleanliness, reporting vehicle or road issues, and responding to traffic disruptions. A CDL training program is available. Employees without a CDL begin at $20.35 per hour until they obtain one and do not qualify for the sign-on bonus. The posting advertises a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000.

Requirements

Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a public transit bus.
Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 60 days, a valid commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
Knowledge of modern transit buses and their operation and maintenance; two-way radios, wheelchair lifts and tie-down systems, and public-address systems; customer service; transportation vehicles and related equipment; city geography; basic mathematics; and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain the physical condition, mental capacity, and audio/visual perception needed to perform assigned duties.
Ability to work independently, learn traffic laws and safe bus operating procedures, follow transit regulations, learn the city street system and relevant offices and agencies, and work within a schedule.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports; use judgment and foresight when assessing route conditions in poor weather; give and follow directions precisely; and respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Current CDL with passenger endorsement required for the advertised bonus; a CDL training program is available, and a current CDL permit is required upon hire for those interested in the training program.

Responsibilities

Safely transport passengers on designated routes.
Provide passengers with information about maps, schedules, routes, transfer points, and schedule changes; assist disabled passengers and passengers using mobility aids as needed.
Operate the bus smoothly, announce required stops, and learn transfer points and times.
Prepare the bus for daily routes by checking fluid levels and tires, scanning for obvious engine problems, spot-cleaning the interior, emptying trash, and completing a checklist noting damage.
Monitor traffic, passengers, and pedestrians while obeying traffic laws.
Collect fares and prepare daily reports of distance traveled.
Monitor for basic vehicle problems and report mechanical issues and service needs to the Transportation Operations Supervisor.
Fuel the bus and spot-clean its interior as needed during operation.
Consult the Transportation Operations Supervisor about road conditions, possible route or schedule changes, needed shelter locations, and daily or long-range problems.
Report accidents and traffic disruptions to the dispatcher and follow directions for alternate routes.
Search for and secure passengers’ lost or forgotten property.
Check bus shelters for cleanliness and snow removal.
Perform related duties as required.
If assigned, coordinate shop operations during nights or weekends.