Community Bus Operator

Riverside Transit Agency•Hemet, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill openings for our Full Time Community Bus Operator position. This position will operate the Agency’s transit bus fleet of 40' or less and provide safe, dependable and courteous public transportation service for the citizens of the RTA service area. While most Community Bus Operator assignments will be located in Hemet, please be advised that this may also involve assignments at our Riverside Division. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Requirements

Stable work history
Minimum age of 18
Excellent driving record
Minimum 12 months of driving history
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Permit/License with endorsements with a current medical certificate
Possess an accurate railroad-type watch, or approved equivalent
A current, valid, and non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required at the time of application.
A DMV Driver's Record Report printout (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application.
Established driving history must be clear of: Any suspensions within the past five (5) years; May not have more than three (3) points within the past three (3) years; No two (2) point violations within the past three (3) years; No accidents which the applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date; You have appeared in court as required.
Candidates must provide proof of a Class B Permit with the passenger and air brake endorsements; or a current Class A or B License with the proper endorsements prior to the hire date.
All Community Bus Drivers are required to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Driver's License, with the proper endorsements and current medical certificate for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate Agency transit and support vehicles in both revenue and non-revenue service
Maintain an established schedule along a designated route
Be available to operate Agency buses on pre-assigned shifts
Be responsible for the safety of passengers
Collect proper fares according to Agency tariffs
Give transit information
Collect patronage and revenue data as assigned
Prepare report forms
Report equipment defects or failures
Other related tasks as assigned