City Bus Operator

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County • Athens, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, operating a vehicle along prescribed routes, transporting paratransit/demand response passengers, providing good customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Recruit: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Recruit: Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Recruit: Must be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License(CDL) permit within six(6) weeks of the date of hire.
• Recruit: Must also be able to obtain a full valid Georgia CDL with passenger endorsement within four(4) months of the date of hire.
• Operator 1: High school diploma or GED required.
• Operator 1: Must possess a valid driver's CDL license with Passenger endorsement at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recruit: Customer service and/or working with the elderly or disabled is preferred.
• Operator 1: one year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred.
• Operator 1: Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mainline bus or specialized van.
• Pick up and drop off passengers.
• Collect fares.
• Operate a vehicle along prescribed routes.
• Transport paratransit/demand response passengers.
• Provide good customer service.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Ensure the safety, readiness, and operation of the vehicle.
• Abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
• Access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

What This Job Offers

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